Military Aircraft Insignia Of The World

Author : John Cochrane
Publisher : Flight Recorder Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780955426872
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Aircraft Insignia of the World written by John Cochrane and published by Flight Recorder Publications. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once the flying machine was a practical proposition, its military use became evident and governments needed to develop a way of marking their property. Flying a flag was an obvious but ineffective and dangerous solution so painting the representation of the flag was the natural alternative. The first known markings to identify nationality were used in the 1910 Bombing Competition in Vienna where each competing machine carried its national colors. Formalized in 1912, precise shapes and colors of military markings were initially introduced by France closely followed by Romania. Organized by country in 2 volumes, Military Aircraft Insignia of the Worldbrings together global markings from such countries as Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Chad and Iran through to Kenya and Kuwait. Over 500 insignia combine with contemporary photographs and a brief history of the military air activity of that country to provide a wealth of information for the aviation historian and modeller alike.

Author : Robert D. Archer
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 : 9780764302466
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book US Army Air Forces written by Robert D. Archer and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 1997 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled from official source documents this book covers the entire period of the USAAF, pre-war and post-war, and throughout World War II, up to the fomation of the independent U.S. Air Force in 1947. Described are many hitherto unknown facts about the USAAF involvement in the worldwide war theaters. This includes information about converting the Eighth Air Force in England to night bombing, because of the horrendous losses being suffered over Germany, and how the timely development of the Merlin-engined P-51 helped to prevent this. Full details are given of the conversion of B-17s to the night bombing role. The book covers the toal subject in chronological order, with chapters covering 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945-1947. All details, and the reasons for the changes, are given for the camouflage colors, camouflage schemes, national insignia, and aircraft markings. A chapter is devoted to a brief description of the combat aircraft distinctive markings evolved by the Eighth Air Force (these will be covered fully in a subsequent book), a complete history of the Invasion stripes used during the Allied assault on Europe in 1944 (the author had these Top-Secret files declassified in 1966), and a selection of some of the unit insignia used by various USAAF units. A final chapter discusses the evolution of the camouflage and gloss colors used by the USAAF, including the official color standard numbers employed in the various color specifications up to, and including, FS 595B, and includes color swatches of them. Two appendices cover the aircraft designation system, and the aircraft maintenance markings. All aircraft camouflage schemes are shown in full color, as three-view drawins, where applicable. This includes the almost unknown special camouflage schemes evolved by the Army in North West Africa, to reduce losses due to the unexpected German counterattack, near the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. The text of the numerous official technical orders are given in full, allowing the reader to see their complete progression for the first time. The meetins of the applicable joint meetings with members of the allied nations, and the effect of their decisions are fully covered, together with some surprising differences. This book is an indispensable reference for historians, restorers of USAAF aircraft, museums, and modelers.

Author : Nikolaus Krivinyi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World Military Aviation written by Nikolaus Krivinyi and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1428915850
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Air Force Combat Units of World War II written by Maurer Maurer and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1961 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jack Herris
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781906626662
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aircraft of WWI written by Jack Herris and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, 'The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Aircraft of WWI' is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914–18. Arranged chronologically by theater of war and campaign, this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of the units on all the fronts, including the Eastern and Italian Fronts. Each campaign includes a compact history of the role and impact of aircraft on the course of the conflict, as well as orders of battle, lists of commanders and campaign aces such as Manfred von Richtofen, Eddie Rickenbacker, Albert Ball and many more.

Author : Carlo Demand
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486241074
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Airplanes of the Second World War Coloring Book written by Carlo Demand and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1981 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-six accurate, authentic renderings of fighters, bombers, transports, etc. Includes "Enola Gay," Japanese Zero, British Spitfire, German Komet jet fighter, many others. Captions include detailed coloring information, military role and affiliation of plane, manufacturer, other data. All illustrations copyright-free. 13 planes in color on covers. Publisher's Note.

Author : Derek Avery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853268205
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Insignia written by Derek Avery and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The textual content of this volume details the fighting forces of today's world, including those of land, sea and air, personnel and equipment. Illustrated throughout, it contains military insignia from the various services around the world, from fleet commands to aircraft carriers, from quartermastes to special forces and special operations.

Author : Robert A. Watkins
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764319877
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the Eighth Air Force in World War II written by Robert A. Watkins and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relying heavily upon visuals, Battle Colors fills a long standing void in the annals of the Eighth Air Force during World War II. This volume focuses on all forty-eight Bomb Groups comprising the Eighth and features color illustrations depicting the evolution of all fuselage, wing and tail markings assigned to the individual units. Details concerning the proper size, placement, color and configuration of all tactical markings of U.S. Bomber Command are addressed. Group and squadron combat insignia as well as airfield location maps for each unit are also depicted. All bombardment units incorporated within the Eighth are indexed and easily cross-referenced by squadron, group, wing and division assignments. Additionally, all major components comprising the Eighth have been organized into quick reference organizational flow charts that show the actual order-of-battle for the Mighty Eighth. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in the history of the U.S. Eighth Air Force in World War II.

Author : Military Service Publishing Company
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Identification written by Military Service Publishing Company and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfabetisk ordnet håndbog fra 1943 over fremmede landes militære uniformer, grader, gradstegn, uniformsmærker, vigtige militære termer og de omtalte landes flag.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 856 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II. written by Maurer Maurer and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.