Retromechanix

This channel features videos previewing rare historical US aerospace documents available through our Patreon page. We are scanning, restoring and sharing unique photos, illustrations and documents covering lesser known American aircraft from the first half of the 20th century, such as forgotten prototypes and unbuilt secret projects. The bulk of the collection is believed to be previously unpublished. 

Every month, we are uploading at least 100 pages of material in PDF format. Patrons may choose to download the documents with photos and drawings reproduced at 150 dpi ($4.99 per month) or 300 dpi ($9.99 per month). Images are lightly watermarked with our logo to deter unauthorized reproduction. By the end of the effort, we estimate that patrons will have access to an archive of over 20,000 pages of primary documents shedding light on secret aircraft projects, prototypes, and lesser known aspects of aerospace history.