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 […]
Tag: 1950s
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Home Nuclear Bomb Shelter “Foxhole” 1951
This is one of the best illustrations I’ve seen of a fallout shelter from the 1950s. The dark lighting and grim, industrious […]
French Leduc 021 Experimental Ramjet Cutaway, 1956
Where’s the pilot? Well, maybe it’s not a plane. Maybe it’s a missile of some sort. But then, where’s the warhead? You’re […]
French Baroudeur SE 5000 Fighter Jet Cutaway, 1956
A nice G.H. Davis cutaway (note “France” added just above his signature) of a French Baroudeur SE-5000. See the landing gear on […]
Lark Ground-to-Air Guided Missile Cutaway, 1950
Even though development of the Lark began during World War II, it was not finished in time to assist U.S. troops. Development […]
White House Cutaway Drawing, 1950
The occasion for this cutaway of the White House was its $5.4 million, 2 year-long renovation project under President Harry Truman. By […]
DeHavilland Comet Cutaway, 1950
The Comet was quite a big deal when it was unveiled in 1950. Both Popular Mechanics (Popular Mechanics’ deHavilland Comet Cutaway) and […]