P-51D Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions - April 5, 1944 - Restricted

Oct 29, 2026

Restricted pilot flight operating instructions for the Army Model P-51-D British model Mustang IV aircraft, dated April 5, 1944. The publication provides guidance applicable to AAF, Navy, and allied personnel, including restrictions on carrying or disseminating the document in combat or to unauthorized persons. It includes formal handling references and access conditions for government and accredited training organizations, with a detailed table of contents covering aircraft description, operating instructions, flight data, emergency procedures, equipment, and appendices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages78

Reading Time3 h 17 min

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PILOT'S FLIGHT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION I Description

SECTION II Pilot's Operating Instructions

SECTION III Flight Operating Data

SECTION IV Emergency Operating Instructions

SECTION V Operational Equipment

APPENDIX I Glossary

APPENDIX II Flight Operating Charts

★ AN 01-60JE-1 # PILOT'S FLIGHT OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS ARMY MODELP-51-D-5 BRITISH MODELMUSTANG IVAIRPLANES This Technicol Order contains specife insfrucions for pilots and should beavailoble for Trensition Flying Training as contemplaled in AAF Reg.50-16. This publicotion shall not be carried in aircraft on combat missions or whenthere is a reasonable chance of its folling into the hands of the enemy. NOTICE:This documenf conlains informalion offecting the national defenseof the Uniled Slotes within the meaning of the Espionage Ac,50 U.5.C.,31 ond 32,as.amended.Its fransmission or the revelalion of its con-tents in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibiled by law. ★ APRIL 5,1944 RESTRICTED AN 01-60JE-1 Published under joint authority of the Commanding General,Army AirForces,the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics,and the Air Council ofthe United Kingdom. THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE USED BY PERSONNEL RENDERING SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OR ITS ALLIES Instructions Applicable to AAF Personnel. Paragraph 5.d.of Army Regulation 380·5 relative to the handling of re.stricted printed matter is quoted below: "4.Dissemination of restricted matter.—The information containedin restricted documents and the essential characteristics of restricted materialmay be given tu awy peison knorn to be in tbe serrice of tbe L'nited Statesto persoms of undaubled luyalty and ditretion ucbo are cooperatingia Gorernmeut unk,but willnot be communicated to the public or to thepress except by authorized military public relations agencies." Instructions Applicable to Navy.Personnel. Nvy Regulations,Article 75%j.contains the following paragraphs relating.o the handling of restricted mJtter : "(b)Keitricted matter may be disclosed to persons of discretion in theCiovernment service when it appears to he in the public interest. -LIST OF REVISED PAGES ISSUED- | v rE, Aheay hlck vertical line.to the lefe of the text on revised page,idiates
itnt at the fervson.This line is omitted where more than 50 percent of the page is revise | | --- | ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED A5 Fr AAF ACTIVITIES.—Submie res,uisitions to the Commanding General.Fairfeld Air Seryice Command,PzrtersorDistribucion Branch.n accordance with AAF Regulation No.5-9.Als0,for details of Technical Order distNAVY ACTIVITIES.—Subnic requests to the Chief,Bureau of Aeronautics,Navy Department,Washidistribution of technical publications. BRITISHACTIVITIES.-Sur mit tequirements on Form 294A,in duplicate,to the Air Publication:gate,Yorkshire,England.A / - "(c)Reitricted matter may be disclosed,under special circumstances,o persons not in the Government service when it appears to be in thepublic interest." The Bureau of Aeronauics Circular Letter No.12-43 further sates: "Therefore,itis requested that all naval activities check their own localregulations and procedures to make sure that handbooks,service instructions and other restricied technical publications are actually being madeavailable to both civilian and entisted personnel whu have use four them." General. These instructions permit the issue of restricted publications to civiliancontract and other accredited schools engaged in training personnel fur Ginernment work,to civilian concerns cuntracting for overhaul and repairof aircraft ur aircraft accessories,and to similar commercial organizations. th d. RESTRICTED TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE SECTION I Description 21.Diving…………………………………………………24 1. General…………………………………………………………………1 22.Gliding………………………………………………27 2.Flight Controls…………………………………………………1 23.Night Flying………………………………………………………27 3.Landing Gear…………………………………………………1 24.Approach and Landing………………………27 4. Brakes…………………………………………………………1 25. Stopping Engine……………………………………………27 5.Hydraulic System……………………………………5 26. Before Leaving Cockpi……………………………………28 6.Power Plan………………………………………………………5 27. Tying Down………………………………………2

FAQs

What date and restriction status does the publication state?

It is dated April 5, 1944 and marked “RESTRICTED.”

Who is the publication intended for?

It specifies instructions applicable to AAF personnel, Navy personnel, and service to the United States or its allies, including authorized personnel rendering service.

What sections are listed in the document’s table of contents?

The table of contents includes sections for description, pilot operating instructions, flight operating data, emergency operating instructions, operational equipment, and appendices such as glossary and flight operating charts.

Oct 29, 2026

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