A rare original WW1 Air Board Royal Flying Corps manual, produced in late 1917, and with amendments up to March 1918. Covering the aero engines in use with the RFC in 1916-17, it was intended for use by officers, N.C.O.s and men undergoing
training, and by mechanics and technicians in the day to day operation
and maintenance of military aero engines.
The manual features details of the design, assembly and operation of the engines fitted to RFC aircraft during 1917-18, including the 110 h.p. Clerget, 120 h.p. Beardmore, 80 h.p. Gnome, 90 h.p. R.A.F., 200 h.p. R.A.F., 80 h.p. Le Rhone, and 100 h.p. Monosoupape. These engines were used in many of the RFC’s iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, Avro 504, Sopwith Pup, BE2c, and Airco DH6. The manual is illustrated with photographs and detailed diagrams, and includes engine fault-finding tables.
Condition:
In good condition. The card cover is in fair condition, with some
marks, and wear to the edges and spine. The original metal clip binding is good and
secure. The text and illustrations are in good condition with general signs of wear and use and some marks. Signed on the front cover (and also inside the cover) by '[D. H.?] Bentley’.
Published: 1917
Illustrated with plates, line drawings and diagrams
Khaki R.F.C. / Air Board card binder
Dimensions: 145mm x 195mm
Pages: 142
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