Subseries 1: Aircraft

Photograph files of Northrop aircraft and aircraft produced by dozens of other aerospace companies. Includes military jet planes, trainers, fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, bombers, stealth aircraft, passenger jets, helicopters, and other types of aircraft. Many photographs are accompanied by details of parts, statistical reports, ammunition load, and other printed information. Photographs include aircraft in development and testing phases, assembly, production, and final rollout. Engineers, mechanics, and test pilots appear throughout.