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FLYING CLOTHING & GEAR • 19TH CENTURY U.S. UNIFORMS & HEADGEAR 87 Pilots’ Information File 1944: The Authen- tic WWII Guidebook for Pilots and Flight Engineers . The Pilots’ Information File (PIF) was the standard reference for any general information required of USAAF pilots and flight engineers. The PIF covered items of a general nature that a combat flyer must know in order to fight an air war and survive. Size:8.5"x11"•300bw images•268pp. ISBN:0-88740-780-3•soft•$19.95 Spalding Aviator’s Clothing and Equipment in the 1920s-30s . This facsimile reprint covers the variety of flying clothing and equipment manufactured by Spalding during the 1920s and 1930s, including flying suits, leather jackets, helmets, face masks, oxygen helmets, gloves and gauntlets, women’s flying suits, jackets and coats, leather coats, waders, boots, goggles, and parachutes. Size:6"x9"•130bwphotos•36pp. ISBN:0-7643-0403-8•soft•$9.95 MiG Pilot Survival: Russian Aircrew Sur- vival Equipment and Instruction Alan R. Wise. Explores the components and details of Russian survival science with color photos, in depth descriptions, and full translation of the exact manual – with original illustrations intact – as used by Russian aircrews in time of crisis. Size:8.5"x11"•180colorphotos•96pp. ISBN:0-7643-0130-6•soft•$19.95 19TH CENTURY U.S. UNIFORMS & HEADGEAR United States Marine Corps Emblems: 1804 to World War I Frederick L. Briuer, PhD. This book is a thorough treatment of the evo- lution of the principal insignia distinguishing United States Marines Corps and covers the early years through World War I. The large inventory of emblems offers an objective basis for the identification, classification, and dating of over 300 emblems. Size:8.5"x11"•333colorandb/wimages•224pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5068-9•hardcover•$49.99 Uniforms of the Alamo and the Texas Revo- lution and the Men who Wore Them 1835-36 Bruce Marshall. A history of the uniforms of the Texas Revolution and the men who wore them. It also reveals certain hitherto suppressed material from some who served, including the vast majority of the Texas officers, challenging the generally accepted historical version portraying the Texas commander, General Sam Houston, as a master strategist who, alone, deserved full credit for saving Texas. Size:8.5"x11"•22color images•80pp. ISBN:0-7643-1778-4•soft•$24.95 Uniforms of the Republic of Texas and the Men that Wore Them 1836-46 Bruce Marshall. Its regulars were backed up by a militia described as “the most formidable, for their numbers, in the world." ContrarytotheimageprojectedbyHollywoodandmost historianstheyweresmartlyuniformedandequipped with the latest in weaponry. Marshall has recreated the uniforms in full color illustrations, supplemented by fourteen photos – including the only two known ofuniformedofficersof theTexasarmyandnavy. Size:8.5"x11"•56color/bw images•88pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-0682-2•soft•$29.99 Rally Round the Flag—Uniforms of the Union Volunteers of 1861: The New En- gland States Ron Field. Offers the first thor- oughexaminationofUnionVolunteersduring the first fewmonths of the Civil War. Contemporary images, plus surviving examples of clothing and headgear frommuseums and private collections. Accepted by The Company of Military Historians, this is an essential reference for collectors, living historians, modelers, and curators. Size:8.5"x11"•165color&bwphotos•160pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4908-9•hard•$45.00 Army Blue: The Uniform of Uncle Sam’s Regulars 1848-73 John Langellier. For the first time, original accounts from official reports, diaries, and other primary sources are combined with color photos of extraordinary surviving specimens, hundreds of important black and white images, as well as artwork from the period to tell the story of what the American soldier wore during these years. Size:9"x12"•470color/bwphotos•352pp. ISBN:0-7643-0443-7•hard•$79.95 More Army Blue: The Uniform of Uncle Sam’s Regulars 1874-87 John Langellier. The development of a new uniform for troops of the U.S. Army, a few years after the Civil War, has never been told so well or comprehensively. Langellier continues the story of the evolution of American army uniforms during a critical period. This book is the most thorough and precise look the topic has ever received. Size:9"x12"•450color/bwphotos•248pp. ISBN:0-7643-1310-X•hard•$69.95 Bluejackets:UniformsoftheUnitedStatesNavy intheCivilWarPeriod•1852-65 RonField.The uniformclothing,headgear,equipage,andweaponsof theUSNduringtheCivilWarperiod.Basedonoriginal accountsfromofficialdocuments,newspapers,diaries, letters,andotherprimarysources.Accompaniedbya wealthofperiod imagesofnavypersonnel,numerous photos of surviving articles of clothing and artefacts throw further light on life in a blockading fleet or on theHighSeas from1852 through1865. Size:9"x12"•300color/bwphotos•336pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3375-0•hard•$79.99 U.S. Army Headgear 1812-72 Langellier & Loane. Combining an authoritative text with more than 350 photos of specimens and period images, this volume is an indispensable research tool for collectors, curators, and reeanactors, particularly those who are seeking an overview of the many types of headwear donned by the Union soldier between 1861-65. Size:9"x12"•350color/bwphotos•160pp. ISBN:0-7643-1672-9•hard•$69.95 Hats Off: Head Dress of the U.S. Army 1872-1912 John Langellier. A concise history of U.S. Army headgear from the post Civil War era to the eve of WWI. An informative text is supported by nearly 400 illustrations of rare and important military headdress. A standard reference for uniforms from the Indian Wars through the early 20th century. Size:9"x12"•400color/bwphotos•184pp. ISBN:0-7643-0956-0•hard•$69.95 Eagles and Anchors: The Belts and Belt Plates of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, 1780-1941 Peter Tuite. This book shows the belts and belt plates worn by U.S. naval officers of all ranks from the Navy’s founding through WWII. Italsoaddresses thebeltsandplatesworn by the USMC through the 19th century and those worn by Confederate naval officers during the Civil War. Size:11"x8.5"•209color/bwphotos•112pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4342-1•hard•$49.99 Stetson Hats & the John B. Stetson Company: 1865-1970 Jeffrey B. Snyder. The Stetson hat was the epitome of old west head wear ... and much more. With beautiful full color photos, this history of the Stetson Hat Company is richly illustrat- ed with hats, hat boxes, miniature boxes, and a large number of collectible items. A value guide is included. Size:11"x8.5"•503color/bwphotos•192pp. ISBN:0-7643-0211-6•hard•$39.95 United States Combat Aircrew Survival Equipment WWII to the Present: A Refer- ence Guide for Collectors Michael Breuninger. A detailed study of USAF, Army, Army Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrew survival equip- ment. Items covered are: survival vests, leggings, and chaps, life preservers, survival (ejection) seat and back pad kits, personal survival kits and first aid kits, etc. Size:8.5"x11"•170bwphotos•208pp. ISBN:0-88740-791-9•soft•$29.95 Into the Blue: Uniforms of the United States Air Force 1947 - to the Present • Vol.1 Lance Young. Covers USAF uniform heritage beginning with the early days of the USAS inWWI, through its progressiontothemoderndayUSAFuniforms.Thisfirst volumecoversdressandserviceuniformsofbothmen andwomen,includingsummerandwinteruniformsof theearlydecades,alongwithtwo-toneuniformsand designchanges from thepast fewdecades. Size:9"x12"•1150color/bwphotos•304pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3512-9•hard•$89.99 IntotheBlue:UniformsoftheUnitedStates AirForce,1947tothePresent:VolumeTwo: Distinctive Uniforms, Formal and Informal Uniforms .LanceP.Young,withDaveShultz&Johnny Schlund. Uncommon USAF uniforms, with an the introduction of the various uniforms, the changes madeovertheyears,andaspectsofthe formation oftheFlightNurses,WAFUtilityUniforms,Physical TrainingUniforms,theUSAFHonorGuard,andthe largestofUSAFcareerfields, theSecurityForces. Size:9"x12"•1,008color/bwphotos•280pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4381-0•hardcover•$89.99 Yankee Air Pirates: U.S. Air Force Uniforms andMemorabilia of the VietnamWar - Vol.1: Command & Control • Tactical Control • Forward Air Control • Rescue • Electronic Warfare • Air Police/Security Police. Bizet& Millard.AhighlydetailedlookatUnitedStatesAirForce uniformsandequipmentasusedduringtheVietnam War.Thiscomprehensivebookpresentshundredsof Air Force named items in over 900 full color photos, giving the reader a precise insight and reference. Size:9"x12"•900photos•320pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4337-7•hard•$89.99 Yankee Air Pirates: U.S. Air Force Uniforms and Memorabilia of the Vietnam War— Volume 2 Bizet & Millard. Gets into the heart of the USAF uniforms and equipment as used during the Vietnam War. This comprehensive book gathers hundreds of Air Force named items, including flight suits, utility shirts, jungle jackets, plaques, lighters and much more. More than 1,200 photos. Size:9"x12"•1221color/bwphotos•352pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4918-8•hard•$89.99 The Luftwaffe Guide Book to Basic Survival at Sea Original text and illustrations by Bruno Jaddatz. This basic manual was presented to Luftwaffe airmen in verse that was heavily colloquial and illustrated by colourfulcartoon images.Thenoviceflyercouldmemorize the couplets and recall the visual images to retain their valuable message. The information on survival at sea is most valuable, and the drawings provide extremely accurate renderingsofspecific itemsofsurvivalequipment for reference purposes. Size:6"x9"•50color images•56pp. ISBN:0-7643-1619-2•soft•$12.95 Flying Equipment of the Italian Air Force in World War II Alberto Spaziani. This book is a highly detailed look at WWII era Italian flight gear. Much of the information in this books appears here for the first time in English. Covering flight suits, flight helmets, goggles, parachutes, life vests, oxygen masks, boots, gloves, and more, in over 600 images, this book offers full coverage of this long overlooked topic. Size:9"x12"•700color/bwphotos•208pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4377-3•hard•$69.99 IMPERIAL GERMANY & WWI GERMANY: GERMANY IN WWII