Old Book - CENSORED !

[mojjax]

I got this 1917 book - Aviation Engines - it has hundreds of illustrations & pictures . Only about a dozen were Censored by the government , I guess WW l was an issue . Boy , have times changed - with what u can find on the internet now-a -days !

 

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[clovis97]

Wow...that is a cool book and an interesting find!

 

[mojjax]

Here, a close-up of the Governments disclaimer card - Oh , I paid 50 cents .

 

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[jeff of pa]

Interesting and Sad at the same time.
Proof that the U.S. censors

Nice find

 

[diggummup]

At least there was good reason for it back then. I would think the information within probably contained a lot of new technology, and with WW1 brewing we didn't need any advantages given to the enemy. Nowadays, the book would have never hit the shelves at all.

 

[clovis97]

The Germans during WWII developed the first working and flying jet engines, which was a huge technological leap at the time.

IIRC, the Germans copied the jet engine theory and basic design/idea from a technical trade publication published in the 1920's that had been created by a guy in England.

If you ever have a chance to visit the Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH, you should take the opportunity with zeal. While I love the WWII exhibit, the WWI hall is absolutely stunning. As you walk the giant room, they show you the development of both planes and engines during the Great War.

 

[OldSowBreath]

No one should ever pass up a chance to see the Wright-Patterson. One of the finest museums in the world!