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A Wind-Tunnel Investigation of the Static Stability Characteristics of a 1/8-Scale Ejectable Pilot-Seat Combination at a Mach Number of 0.8

Description: Report presenting an investigation of a model of an ejectable pilot seat combination with and without stabilizing fins. The main purpose of the investigation was to determine the static aerodynamic characteristics and effectiveness of various stabilizing fins at a high subsonic Mach number. Results regarding stability and force characteristics for the combinations are provided.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Visconti, Fioravante & Nuber, Robert J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Effect of Formation Position on Load Factors Obtained on F2H Airplanes

Description: Report presenting results of a four-plane formation flight with twelve pull-up maneuvers in the form of plots of maximum load factor attained versus airplane position for three combinations of four F2H airplanes. The load factor was generally found to increase toward the end of the formation, and movements of the lead plane that are too sharp might cause excessive loads on the last plane in the formation.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Huss, Carl R. & Hamer, Harold A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Field Handling Study of Heavy Aggregate Concrete

Description: Purpose: "This test was conducted to gain information and experience in the handling of heavy aggregate concrete. The results from this test were to establish procedures for a subsequent program -- "Construction Test of High Density Concrete Shielding.""
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Emmons, C. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Literature Survey for the Fluorine Generation Program

Description: The following report discusses the production of three types of fluorine cells for the Manhattan Project's fluorine generation program: the high temperature fluorine cell operating at a temperature of 240 C., the low temperature cell operating at a temperature of 30 C., and the medium temperature cell operating at a temperature of 100 C.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Katz, Sidney
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Clip: Bridges]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Republican Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire speaking to the Salesmanship Club in Dallas.
Date: December 7, 1951
Duration: 2 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Metallurgy of Thorium and Thorium Alloys Interim Report [for] July 1, 1949 to July 1, 1951

Description: Technical report containing a comprehensive study of the physical metallurgy of thorium and some of its alloys containing additions of Be, Si, Zr, Ti, Al, Nb, Cr, Mn, and Ce. Melting range, fabricating characteristics, and tensile properties were studied. [From Abstract]
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Frye, J. H. & Hamby, D. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Script: News briefs]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Tom Braniff, president of Braniff Airlines, celebrating his birthday in Dallas with the Downtown Club of Dallas.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Two truck wreck]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a two truck accident involving Bill Bigler and Corporal James L. Peavy.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Helicopter]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a helicopter demonstration for Dallas councilmen to test the feasibility of an airborne messenger service in the city.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Bridges]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Republican Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire speaking to the Salesmanship Club in Dallas.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Navy firemen show latest techniques]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a team of naval firefighters training enlisted men the latest aircraft firefighting techniques at the Dallas Naval Air Station.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Navy firemen show latest techniques]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a team of naval firefighters training enlisted men the latest aircraft firefighting techniques at the Dallas Naval Air Station.
Date: December 7, 1951
Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Two truck wreck]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a two-truck accident involving Bill Bigler and Corporal James L. Peavy.
Date: December 7, 1951
Duration: 33 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Helicopter]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a helicopter demonstration for Dallas councilmen to test the feasibility of an airborne messenger service in the city.
Date: December 7, 1951
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: News briefs]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Downtown Club of Dallas honoring Tom Braniff, president of Braniff Airlines.
Date: December 7, 1951
Duration: 35 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Fire at Fidelity building]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a small fire at the Fidelity building in Dallas.
Date: December 7, 1951
Duration: 37 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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