Original 1947 edition of Pacific Airways Route Manual — Central — H. O. No. 503, with revisions through 28 Feb 1951.

• This book measures 11½ in. x 9¾ in., with stiff covers and plastic comb binding allowing the removal and insertion of inside pages.



• The contents provide an operational guide for flight crews engaged in Trans-Pacific flights from the U.S. West Coast throughout the Central Pacific area.



• The manual is divided by island group and contains essential air navigation data, including airfield facility specifications, radio communication data, and regional charts.



• Each group has its own tabbed marker and includes the following areas:

• Area B: Hawaiian Group;



• Area H: Marshall & Gilbert Groups;



• Area J: Mariana & Caroline Groups;



• Area K: Bonin & Volcano Groups;



• Area L: Philippine Islands;



• Area P: Japan;



• Area Q: Asiatic Mainland, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Saigon.

• This manual was published by the United States Navy Hydrographic Office in the 1947 and is a historical, unclassified public-domain publication. Out of print and sold strictly as a vintage aviation collectible.



• Condition:  It is in very good, lightly used condition, sound and clean, with dated updates on revisions and minor wear to page edges and divider tabs. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



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