The M1 Garand is a rifle with a storied reputation. Over 6.25 million of these .30 caliber shell-firing rifles were produced from 1936 to 1957. This cutaway was published in 1951 to an audience of veterans who had been quite familiar with the Garand on tours of duty during both WWI and WWII. Click to… Continue reading M1 Garand Rifle Cutaway, 1951
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S.S. Atlantic Seaman Oil Tanker Cutaway, 1951
In 1951, the term “supertanker” had not yet been invented. But with the United States’ growing appetite for oil post WWII, the need would soon arise for shipping massive quantities of crude overseas, at ever lower costs. The S.S. Atlantic Seaman was considered a supertanker in its era, transporting 257,935 gallons of oil–enough to move… Continue reading S.S. Atlantic Seaman Oil Tanker Cutaway, 1951
M3A1 Submachine Gun “Grease Gun” Cutaway, 1951
It was an ugly little gun, and like the drawing’s text says, “cheap and easy to make.” That’s why the moniker “grease gun” was so appropriate. The M3A1 had a stamped, riveted, and welded construction, which meant it was difficult if not impossible to work on, and was meant to be discarded if it ever… Continue reading M3A1 Submachine Gun “Grease Gun” Cutaway, 1951
Douglas Skymaster C-54M “Flying Hospital” Cutaway, 1951
You’re looking at a Douglas Skymaster C-54M that has been converted into a 32 litter (bed) “Flying Hospital.” At the time this cutaway was drawn, the Korean War was in full force. Rather than taking wounded soldiers home by ship or rail, Military Air Transport Service’s (MATS) C-54M took them home far faster and in… Continue reading Douglas Skymaster C-54M “Flying Hospital” Cutaway, 1951
U.S. Air Force XC-99 Cargo Plane Cockpit Cutaway, 1951
Only the cockpit of the XC-99? Well, this plane was so freaking huge, we can barely show more than this. Based on a B-36 bomber, the XC-99–built by Convair–flew 7,400 hours over the span of about 10 years. Click to Enlarge to 786 x 742 px: Source: Popular Science March 1951