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Just published. The first volume is dedicated to European operators. An interesting page dealing with the potential C-130 production by Sud-Aviation in France in the sixties. The author, Xavier Capy, is well known for his previous books on Noratlas and Transall. More details on www.c-130.eu.

The USN acquired 142 Lockheed EC121s in the early 50s to mount long-range early warning barrier patrols in the Atlantic and Pacific. The main strength was 5 sqns for each ocean with various cats and dogs supporting units. The barrier patrol lasted until 1965 and afterwards the USN transferred 30...

Didn't see anything else here about this already. View: https://www.reddit.com/r/EngineeringPorn/comments/1dtur18/lockheed_loopwheel_testbed_compared_to_a_vehicle/ https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19780016310/downloads/19780016310.pdf

San Diego Air and Space Museum archives on Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=49487266%40N07&view_all=1&text=AH-56A

In late 1956-early 1957 the RAAF received Cabinet approval to acquire 30 F104A to equip a single sqn, this was announced publicly, but in mid 1957 this order (or approval) was cancelled and instead the RAAF ordered 40 Australian built CAC Avon Sabres. It is important to note that this order, if...

as I understand went mostly unnoticed, did happen back in April It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sherman Mullin, retired president of LMCO's Skunk Works and a valued member on our Board of Trustees Sherman "Sherm" Mullin had an illustrious 56-year career in aerospace...

Higher Further Faster | Evolution Of Aviation Part 1 It includes some rare (probably unreleased) SR-71/YF-12 and X-15 footage). Covering: X-15, SR-71, YF-12, X-43A and X-51.

I can't find much info on Senior Peg here or on the internet. I have even read Ben Rich's book in it, and have found nothing of use from it. I was wondering if anyone had info on it.

大家好！给大家介绍一款非常有趣的中国运输机！ 1969年，中国提出了建造大型运输机的计划。不久之后，工程师参考洛克希德 C-141A 设计了 Y-9（1969）。 这是Y-9（1969）的数据： 最大飞行速度900～950公里/小时，巡航速度743公里/小时，起飞推力比0.30，最大爬升率27～32米/秒，实用升力极限11500～12500米，最大载重航程为7000至7500公里，起飞滑行距离为1 390至1500米，降落滑行距离为1270至1400米。...

http://www.hisutton.com/Lockheed-Stealth-Submarine-Design.html Neat little article i found, I'm curious how much it would have effected things if it had been built, al lest one as a prototype.

From late Curtis Peebles collection at SDASM Flickr collection

Quick question: How many W88/Mk5 warheads can actually carry the UGM-133? In the wikipedia we have 8, but I keep finding sources showing/saying 6 warheads?

Found this while attempting to track down photos of the model for the planned RAF variant of the C-5A Galaxy: https://picclick.co.uk/Lockheed-C-5-Galaxy-Manufacturers-Sales-Brochure-1969-192898151420.html

Does anyone remember Lockheed's proposal for a passenger version of the L-100-30 to replace the Lockheed L-188 Electra used on the air shuttle between the cities of Rio de Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport) and São Paulo (Congonhas Airport)? If so, where do I get references about the concept?

The SST program has always fascinated me especially with the beauty of the designs and the fact that the Concorde which was already massive was dwarfed in terms of size to the designs that the US had proposed. One thing that always piqued my curiosity though...would it have been possible for the...

More on link below including the declassified documents themselves. http://www.nro.gov/foia/declass/SIGINT_PhaseII.html

Lockheed "The Defender" SDI poster found on eBay. Source: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Star-Wars-Lockheed-Poster-Killer-Satellites-Louis-De-Latorre-Original-/282065438198?hash=item41ac6905f6:g:W5IAAOSwzJ5XUv0a Seller's description:

Artist's impression of Lockheed EC-5B "Looking Glass" concept late 1980s. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lockheedmartin/33052291772/

Good Day All - Another set of interesting drawings/artwork from the San Diego Air and Space Museum (SDASM) covering potential 1, 2 and 4 place civilian/general aviation designs for the when the war was over. Interesting to see the Little Dipper referenced as V-305 instead of the more common...

Good Day All - From the San Diego Air and Space Museum (SDASM) archives are these interesting pieces of artwork. The designs include the Model 33 Sky Trooper (otherwise known as Little Dipper), what appears to be the Model 34 Big Dipper and what may be the Super Dipper (high wing 4 seat...