Devastator and Vindicator

[david33]

Hi Guys

Would anyone be willing to share Devastator and/or Vindicator Pilot Handbook?

Thanks a lot

 

[SaparotRob]

I can't help but those are two of my favorites!

 

[cvairwerks]

Downloadable copies are available from Aircraft Reports for the TBD-1 and the SB2U-3. Not real cheap, but I've had good service from them on things I've ordered before.

 

[MIflyer]

Also, Capt Eric Brown flew a "Chesapeake" (the RAF name for the Vindicator) and described the experience in his excellent book, "Wings of the Navy" which you can buy on ebay for less than $20.00

 

[DDonSS3]

I think the OP was looking for the TBD Devastator manual, not the BTD…

 

[david33]

thanks a lot guys for your answers and suggestions

 

[david33]

Also, Capt Eric Brown flew a "Chesapeake" (the RAF name for the Vindicator) and described the experience in his excellent book, "Wings of the Navy" which you can buy on ebay for less than $20.00

thanks a lot for the files

 

[pb43]

couple more, one in a file transfer as it is too big for this platform:- SendGB | Send Large Files | Free file transfer

 

[eagledad]

Gentlemen,

A while ago I found these on the web. I believe these are a few charts from the TBD handbook, but never found the rest of the publication.

FWIW

Eagledad

 

[ThomasP]

Except for the French V-156F pilot's notes, these are not manuals, but perhaps they are of interest.

 

[Mike Wenger]

Hi Guys

Would anyone be willing to share Devastator and/or Vindicator Pilot Handbook?

Thanks a lot

A good many years ago, I made 35mm copy negatives of the SB2U and TBD photography in RG72 (BuAer builder's photos) at NARA II in College Park. This was before they allowed you to take the photographs out of the binders to scan them. Anyway, I'll be happy to furnish scans of the negatives if you are interested. You might need to be patient, as I have a publisher deadline with Naval Institute Press next February and I am really under the gun. But, send me a private message and I'll give you my contact info.

Mike Wenger
Raleigh, NC