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Ca 1951 Boeing B-47B Stratofortress Supplemental Training Manual Id'd Chief Eng
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Early, ca. 1951 Boeing B-47B Supplemenrtal Stratofortress Training Manual, ID'd Chief EngineerWe are excited to offer this important piece of Military and Aviation history from the Estate of Chester 'Chet' Zielke. Chet's career began at Stearman aircraft and later Boeing in the late 1930's where he became one of primary engineers on the B-29 before entering WW2. Following the war Chester worked as one of the Chief Engineers on both the B-47 and B-52 development programs. This Manual was issued ca. 1951 in supplement to the original B-47B manual issued to Chet also offered for sale in another listing. This supplement bears matching numbers to the main manual, (#6 ) making this one of the earliest numbered copies I have seen of this manual. It is complete in its' original binding. The manual itself is 1 1/4" thick and is in exceptional condition. Don't miss the opportunity to own this piece of aviation history today!
Also please keep an eye on our other listings for more item's from Chet Zielke's estate to include B-47 and B-52 manuals, Flight test Camera's and equipment, and original B-29 artifacts!
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