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I have acquired the following and would like any information you may have available on it. OR maybe you could direct me to another source for information. Thank you for your time.   Computer, Dead reckoning AN5835-1 FSSC #88-C-1120 MFR'S Part # FNA-9 Contract NO a(s) 21078 True Index

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I have 6,738 flight hours during which the computer you have was a primary tool. It is more commonly known as an E6B computer and is/was used by pilots for a whole laundry list of calculations/ You have the "non-electric" version. Now, lots of people use an electronic version. Just go to your local flight instructor and ask him about the E6B. The Wikipedia link gives lots of info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E6B

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Questions about the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster, its history, operations and technical information. I wrote and published the definitive history of the C-133, Remembering an Unsung Giant: The Douglas C-133 Cargomaster and Its People. Someone has done a good job of extracting material from my book for the article about the C-133 on AllExperts. I AM NOT an expert on educational opportunities in India or other countries and request that such questions be directed elsewhere. I will not answer such questions because I do not have the knowledge to do so adequately.

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I accrued 1,837 hours as a C-133 navigator out of a total of 6,738 flying hours in the USAF. Twelve years of that time were as a crew member, the other years were in various training assignments and as a USAF intelligence officer. My flying experience includes time in the B-52H, C-141, C-133, AC-130, C-130 and the C-5A. I have considerable knowledge in general aviatio history.

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Air Force Association, Military Officers Association of America, National Association of Uniformed Services, Vasa Order of America

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Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society; Warbirds publication of the Experimental Aircraft Association; Quarterly of the Jimmie Doolittle Museum, Travis AFB, CA

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BA, HIstory; MA, Asian Studies; MA, Management

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Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, other military decorations

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