| The Official Monogram U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, Vol 2: 1940-1949 |  | Author: John M. Elliott
Publisher: Monogram Aviation Publications
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1242612
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 194
ISBN: 0914144324
EAN: 9780914144328
ASIN: 0914144324
Publication Date: March 1988
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 Superb aircraft reference work March 12, 2006
Robert Ruman (Silver City, NM USA)
In this second volume of a four-volume set, Mr. Elliott continues his presentation of the US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft colors and markings during the decade of the 1940s. From the opening of the decade with its still colorful approach to aircraft recognition, to the close of the 40s with its more somber wartime color schemes, the author brings to the reader fresh information, photographs and illustrations. The various combatants in this world-wide struggle sought paint and protection solutions which would prolong the combat life of their aircraft while at the same time also sought to devise markings by which friendly forces could be recognized form those of the enemy.
The US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft of the period certainly reflected these goals. Complex, yet effective approaches to the problem have been set forth by the author who meticulously documents each change in painting and aircraft marking, giving us new insight into this fascinating period of aircraft history.
Sturbridge, Monogram aviation, SECOND EDITION, 1998 Reprint of 1989 EDITION, 9 X 12, hard bound in dust jacket, , , GLOSSY PAGE STOCK, 194 pages , 324 photographs , 57 color photographs , 21 color illustrations , 48 unit insignia , 29 lacquer paint chips
 A must for modellers of the WWII era and historian April 28, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A good source of reference to the chaotic application of paint schemes at war time. The color chips at the end of the book give good hints to those who are frustrated by the fraying color photographs. Focuses on the rules of application of different paint schemes and detail discussions on application of national insignia are of particular interest. It will be immaculate if typical examples of each paint scheme of all aircraft types are dipicted.
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