Battle Colors Volume IV: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the Usaaf in World War II European/African/Middle Eastern Theaters (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764334016)

Volume IV of the Battle Colors series concludes the examination of USAAF combat insignia and aircraft tactical markings in the European Theater during World War II. Covered within this work are the Ninth, Twelfth, and Fifteenth AAFs from the first to last combat operations by U.S. air power in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. These operations were extensive and covered territory extending from the sands of North Africa to the heartland of Germany, and from the shores of French Morocco to the oil fields of Romania. Combat units covered include both Day and Night fighters, Bombers, Troop Transports, and Reconnaissance and Special Operations groups/squadrons. Aircraft tactical markings are depicted via original full color illustrations, showing full and close-up profiles in addition to upper elevation views.

Author: Robert A. Watkins
ISBN-10: 0764334018
ISBN-13: 9780764334016
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2009
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.20w x 0.70d