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Up for sale is an original WWII-era aviation newsletter titled "The Ready Room" (Vol. 1, No. 8), published by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in Burbank, California. Marked RESTRICTED, this authentic piece of military aviation history was produced specifically for pilots flying the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura bomber/patrol aircraft.
Highlights Include:
Historical Content: Detailed flight safety procedures, review notes for PV-1 pilots transitioning to the PV-2 Harpoon, single-engine operations, emergency braking, fuel system cross-feeding, and center of gravity management.
Artwork & Photos: Features classic WWII-era aviation humor cartoons drawn by artist Dick Shaw, along with a historical photograph of Lockheed Test Pilot Al Gilhousen and PV-1 Squadron Officer Lt. Commander W. G. Barnes, Jr.
Format: 8 page booklet printed on heavy stock with standard 3-hole punch margins for pilot binder inclusion.
Condition:
The newsletter is in solid vintage condition. Paper shows light handling wear along margins and standard age toning, but remains clean, intact, and fully readable with strong ink contrast. Please review all provided photos for exact condition details before purchasing.
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