B-17F Flying Fortress Familiarization Manual 1944 BT-12 As found AlternateWars

As found AlternateWars

The autopilot flight controller was used by the pilot to turn and trim the aircraft while in automatic pilot mode

The highly unusual design

two tachometer tips

The artifact is in very good condition given its apparent age

B-17F Flying Fortress Familiarization Manual 1944 BT-12 As found AlternateWarsThis is an original WW II era Familiarization Manual for the US Army Air Force heavy bomber Boeing B 17F Flying Fortress. It is a serial number controlled document issued Oct 26, 1944. Included is a Center of Gravity Computer dated 1942. This 156 page, 8 x 5 x ~0. 5 inch manual contains all of the essential information for operating the B 17F. This manual is in very good condition. The brass colored lettering on the cover is somewhat tarnished, but