AIR BOARD
TECHNICAL NOTES
AIR BOARD / ROYAL FLYING CORPS, 1917
A rare original WW1 Air Board Royal Flying Corps manual, produced in August 1917, with amendments up to February 1918, covering the aero engines in use with the RFC and RNAS in 1917-18. 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 drawings and diagrams, and includes engine fault-finding tables.
Condition:
In good condition. The card cover is in good condition, with general signs of use, some marks, and wear to the edges. The original metal clip binding is good and secure. The text and illustrations are in very good condition with some marks, and a few creased corners.
Published: 1917
Illustrated with diagrams
Khaki R.F.C. / Air Board card binder
Dimensions: 145mm x 195mm
Pages: 124
