12.05.2010, 08:34
I will be the first to admit I know next to nothing about technical information. My interests with aircraft is more along the lines of their shapes, forms and colors. Oh, I can tell the differences between the various models of the the same make, I just don't know how things work and Im not particularly interested in the engineering of Aircraft. Subs/U-boats, thats something different all together.
Anyway I recently went to a Yard sale (Great things Yard Sales. Never know what you'll find) I got lucky and came across a box of books from the early 40's thru the early 50's with almost all of them on Subs and U-boats. Christmas came early for me. 10$ and my library jumped by 23 books.
Remember when I said "Almost all"? Well one book, Ive never seen before and my collection of Aircraft books from the war is now at a total of 4. One Aircraft book in the box. Yeah, Ive figured the books existed of the type I found, they would have had to. Ive just never seen one til now.
What I have, well heres the full title....
Field Service Manual
Boeing Model B-17F
Restricted
Condition on this is pretty much NOT what Id expect of a Field Manual. Its like its only been opened a few times and the leather cover is just outstanding (in my opinion). Is this an original or reprint? Im PRETTY sure its original due to some things things stamped inside the cover.
My question for the people that know the tech and/or the manuals of the various aircraft, What should I do with this book? Is it worth keeping it in my collection or offer it to the local library for their annual book sale? As I say Im interested in aircraft, just not anywhere near the obsession that subs/u-boats are.
Thanks for any help/advice.
Anyway I recently went to a Yard sale (Great things Yard Sales. Never know what you'll find) I got lucky and came across a box of books from the early 40's thru the early 50's with almost all of them on Subs and U-boats. Christmas came early for me. 10$ and my library jumped by 23 books.
Remember when I said "Almost all"? Well one book, Ive never seen before and my collection of Aircraft books from the war is now at a total of 4. One Aircraft book in the box. Yeah, Ive figured the books existed of the type I found, they would have had to. Ive just never seen one til now.
What I have, well heres the full title....
Field Service Manual
Boeing Model B-17F
Restricted
Condition on this is pretty much NOT what Id expect of a Field Manual. Its like its only been opened a few times and the leather cover is just outstanding (in my opinion). Is this an original or reprint? Im PRETTY sure its original due to some things things stamped inside the cover.
My question for the people that know the tech and/or the manuals of the various aircraft, What should I do with this book? Is it worth keeping it in my collection or offer it to the local library for their annual book sale? As I say Im interested in aircraft, just not anywhere near the obsession that subs/u-boats are.
Thanks for any help/advice.