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Aeronautics -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Variations: Aviation--History

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion for Aircraft (Fourth Edition), 1946

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 085, Book: Catalog Number: TBD
Identifier: 20180014
Abstract AUTHOR'S NOTE In the comparatively short space of five years, the turbine power unit has established itself on military types, and its employment is now being extended to civil aircraft. Already the modern gas turbine is available in units of far greater power than are obtainable with orthodox reciprocating engines. After the successful early stage of development of turbine-jet units, the industry is now engaged on a second phase comprising turbines driving air-screws, which give improved...
Dates: Publication: 1946

James Croley Smith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-28
Content Description

Sketches of historic buildings in Athens, Alabama. Aviation history. Tennessee history. Profiles of James Croley Smith.

Dates: 1989 - 2006

Series VII: Aviation History

 Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Collection includes documents, 16mm film and 35mm film clips donated by AEHS Members, as well as 33 documents donated by George Martin and 100 documents donated by Saverio Morea. The AEHS collection includes subjects on aviation training, aircraft research and design publications, aircraft component service manuals, aircraft operating manuals, aircraft engines, reference books, standards and publications.

Dates: 1911 - 2013

Sub-series: VII.A: Aviation History (Military & Government)

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Collection includes documents, 16mm film and 35mm film clips donated by AEHS Members, as well as 33 documents donated by George Martin and 100 documents donated by Saverio Morea. The AEHS collection includes subjects on aviation training, aircraft research and design publications, aircraft component service manuals, aircraft operating manuals, aircraft engines, reference books, standards and publications.

Dates: 1911 - 2013

Sub-series: VII.B: Aviation History (Commercial)

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Collection includes documents, 16mm film and 35mm film clips donated by AEHS Members, as well as 33 documents donated by George Martin and 100 documents donated by Saverio Morea. The AEHS collection includes subjects on aviation training, aircraft research and design publications, aircraft component service manuals, aircraft operating manuals, aircraft engines, reference books, standards and publications.

Dates: 1911 - 2013

Sub-series VII.C: Aviation History (Organizations & Methods)

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Collection includes documents, 16mm film and 35mm film clips donated by AEHS Members, as well as 33 documents donated by George Martin and 100 documents donated by Saverio Morea. The AEHS collection includes subjects on aviation training, aircraft research and design publications, aircraft component service manuals, aircraft operating manuals, aircraft engines, reference books, standards and publications.

Dates: 1911 - 2013