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36 WWII AVIATION: US GENERAL & AIRCRAFT HISTORIES B-29/B-50 Superfortress, Vol. 2: Post– World War II and Korea. David Doyle. The largest andmost advancedUSaircraft to see combat in WWII, the B-29 Superfortress was themost expensive weapons systemof the war.The evolution of the B-29 into the B-50 is covered in this book—the second of two volumes—as is the B-50’s part as an early nuclear deterrent. Size: 9”x9” • 224 photos • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6078-7 • hard • $19.99 Boeing B-29 Superfortress: The Ultimate Look from Drawing Board to VJ-day Wil- liam Wolf. This book, using rare, previously unexplored sources, intends to provide the definitive look at the bomber and crew, detailing every facet for the air enthusiast, historian and modeler. The author was granted rare access to the Pima Air & Space Museum’s restored B-29 for inspection and photography. Size: 8.5"x11" • 500 color/bw photos • 360pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2257-5 • hard • $59.95 Boeing B-29 Superfortress: American Bombers at War Vol. II John M. Campbell. The famed B-29 Superfortress is presented in this all new collection of WWII and Korean War era photos. Many of the 850+ photos appear here for the first time and are identified as to unit and location. Size: 8.5"x11" • 850+ color/bw photos • 264pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-0272-5 • hard • $45.00 American Military Gliders of WWII: Development, Training, Experimenta- tion, andTacticsofAll Aircraft Types Bill Norton. TheU.S. Armyglider corpswas formed in the rapid buildup of American military might prior to the nation’s entry intoWWII. Theprogramproduceda cadre of pilots and fleet of gliders that executed challengingcombatmissionsunlikeanything done before or since. Size: 11.5"x9" • 400 bw photos • 256pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4051-2 • hard • $69.99 The Legendary Norden Bombsight Albert L. Pardini. This book is the first detailed volume to cover the famous Norden Bombsight which was one of the most secret weapons used before and during WWII by the U.S. in its bomber aircraft. Size: 6"x9" • 70 bw photos • 352pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-0723-2 • hard • $35.00 Talisman: A Collection of Nose Art Campbell & Campbell. This new collection of nose-art shows in over 650 photos, many in color, the various “good-luck" figures and symbols as featured on B-17s, B-24s, B-25s, B-29s, P-40s, P-51s as well as foreign aircraft in U.S. markings from all theaters of WW II and Korea. Size: 9"x12" • 650+ color/bw photos • 256pp. ISBN: 0-88740-414-6 • hard • $49.95 American Fighter-Bombers in WWII: USAAF Jabos in the MTO and ETO WilliamWolf. This extensive book is the first in-depth examination of American air-to-ground attack and explores numerous aspects of the subject. Air superiority, interdiction and close air support along with combat reports and pilot narratives – are put into the context of ground operations. Size: 8.5"x11" • 560 bw photos • 392pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1878-0 • hard • $59.95 Queen of the Midnight Skies: The Story of America’s Air Force Night Fighters Pape & Harrison. Chronicles not only the aptly named P-61 “Black Widow," but also the Douglas P-70 series, the P-38 night fighter variants, the Bristol Beaufighter, B-25s and the DeHavilland Mosquito – the proposed XA-26A and the P-39 nightfighters are also discussed. Size: 8.5"x11" • 700 color/bw photos • 368pp. ISBN: 0-88740-415-4 • hard • $45.00 Report of Joint Fighter Conference: NAS Patux- ent River, MD - 16-23 October 1944 . This official verbatim transcript is a fascinating look into the minds of U.S. and British engineers, company and NACA test pilots, and Army and Navy/Marine Corps combat pilots, and presents their late 1944 views of then-current and possible future fighter aircraft. Size: 6"x9" • 100 bw photos/charts • 432pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0404-6 • hard • $35.00 Victory Roll: The American Fighter Pilot and Aircraft in WWII William Wolf. He was selected from the cream of American youth, with admission standards much more restrictive than any other branch of the military. Well-trained pilots flying superior new fighter aircraft against an enemy, losing its best pilots and unable to afford the luxury of extended training, brought about the inevitable defeat of the Axis air forces. This is their story. Size: 8.5"x11" • 670 bw photos • 456pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1458-0 • hard • $59.95 Carrier Air Group Commanders: The Men and Their Machines Robert Lawson. The study of the U.S. Navy’s air group and air wing commanders is a study of carrier aviation itself. This detailed volume presents a history of the establishment of the carrier air group commander billet and the attendant formal air groups. Size: 8.5"x11" • 250 color/bw photos • 208pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1035-5 • hard • $45.00 Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Mark- ings of the 8th Air Force in WWII, Vol. I: (VIII) Bomber Command Robert A. Watkins. This volume focuses on all forty-eight bomb groups comprising the 8th AF and features color illustra- tions depicting the evolution of all fuselage, wing and tail markings assigned to the individual units. Size: 9"x12" • 500 color illustrations • 128pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1987-6 • hard • $45.00 Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the 8th Air Force in WWII, Vol. II: (VIII) Fighter Command Robert A. Watkins. This second volume focuses on the Fighter Groups, Scouting Force and Special Operations units of the Mighty Eighth. Battle Colors approaches a visual subject in a visual manner utilizing full color illustrations and wartime photos. Size: 9"x12" • 600 color illustrations • 144pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2535-3 • hard • $45.00 Battle Colors, Vol. III: Insignia and Tactical Markings of the Ninth Air Force in WWII Robert A. Watkins. This third volume in the Battle Colors series focuses on the unit insignia and tactical aircraft markings of the 9th USAAF in the European Theater of Operations during WWII. All combat elements assigned to the Ninth AAF in the UK from 1943-45 are included. Size: 9"x12" • 400 color illustrations • 168pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2938-8 • hard • $45.00 Battle Colors, Vol. IV: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the USAAF in WWII - European, African, Middle Eastern Theaters Robert A. Watkins. Covered within this work are the 9th, 12th, and 15th AAFs from the first to last combat operations by U.S. air power in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Size: 9"x12" • 400 color illustrations • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3401-6 • hard • $45.00 Battle Colors, Vol. V: Pacific Theater of Op- erations - Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II Robert A. Watkins. Volume five of the Battle Colors series shifts to the Pacific Theater of Operations with a focus on the Fifth, Seventh, Eleventh and Thirteenth U.S. Army Air Forces. As with previous volumes the primary emphasis of this work is group/ squadron emblems in addition to combat aircraft tactical markings. Size: 9"x12" • 923 color images • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4346-9 • hard • $45.00 Battle Colors, Vol. VI: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the U.S. Army Air Forces in WWII, China-Burma-India and the Western Pacific Robert A. Watkins. Covers all forty-eight USAAF combat groups and eight individual squad- rons, in addition to the American Volunteer Group, India and China Air Task Forces, and Chinese-Amer- ican Composite Wing. Each is presented in full color with WWII era photos, including overseas duty station maps. Size: 9"x12" • 1,200 color and b/w photos, maps 160pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5273-7•hard•$45.00 USAAF Aircraft Markings and Camouflage 1941-47: The History of USAAF Aircraft Markings, Insignia, Camouflage, and Colors Archer & Archer. Covers the USAAF, prewar and postwar, up to the formation of the independent USAF in 1947. All schemes are shown in full color, as three-view drawings where applicable. Size: 9"x12" • 480 color/bw photos • 352pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0246-9 • hard • $79.95 North American T-6 Texan Pere Redón.NorthAmericanAviationdesigned one of the most popular aircraft of all time, the T-6 Texan. Over 24,404 in 260 versions and variantswere produced. This WWII-vintage propeller-driven aircraft is covered in its various forms and uses, including combat and training. Detailed specifications, unit insignia, and historical andpresent-dayphotographsareprovided. Size: 11"x8.5" • 100 color/bw photos • 48pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4788-7 • soft • $19.99 P-51 Mustang, Vol.1 : North American’s Mk. I, A, B, and C Models in World War II David Doyle. This, the first of two volumes, tells the story of the early razorback-style P-51 Mustang. Both the Allison- and Merlin-powered models are explored through carefully researched photographs and detailed captions. Size: 9”x9” • 133 photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5674-2 • hard • $19.99 P-51 Mustang, Vol. 2: The D, H, and K Mod- els in World War II and Korea David Doyle. This, the second of two volumes, tells the story of the iconic bubbletop-style P-51 Mustang. The famed P-51D, the lesser-known P-51K and P-51H, and various experimental models are explored through carefully researched photographs and detailed captions. Size: 9”x9” • 162 photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5938-5 • hard • $19.99