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29 WWII AVIATION: US GENERAL & AIRCRAFT HISTORIES • US ACES, BIOGRAPHIES & MEMOIRS 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 US 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 US 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 US 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 US Army Air Forces inWWII, China-Burma-India and the Western Pacific Robert A. Watkins. Covers all forty-eight USAAF combat groups and eight individual squadrons, in addition to the American Volunteer Group, India and China Air Task Forces, and Chinese-American Composite Wing. Each is presented in full color with WWII era photos, including overseas duty station maps. Size: 9"x12" • 1,200 color/b/w photos • 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 North American P-51 Mustang: A Photo Chronicle Larry Davis. This book begins with Mustang production in early 1941 and covers all types in its variety of markings and warfronts. Size: 8.5"x11" • 200 color/bw photos • 112pp. ISBN: 0-88740-411-1 • soft • $19.95 TwinMustang:NorthAmerican'sP-82, F-82, and XP-82Fighters JohnGourley . TheTwinMustangwas developed for a need that evaporated before it ever saw action. But it fulfilled its role in the Korean Conflict, as a test bed used in developing many future weapons and inproving the enduranceof the aircraft as it flewnonstop fromHawaii to NewYork, a record for this type of plane that still stands unbroken.Also covered in great detail is the story of XP-82 44-83887, the second prototype built, sold as scrap, brought back to life, and flying today. Size: 9"x9" • 288 photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6349-8 • hard • $19.99 Corsair: The Saga of the Legendary Bent- Wing Fighter-Bomber Walter A.Musciano. This book describes the development of the legendary F4UCorsair, and follows it into battle fromGuadal- canal to the Indian Ocean, Central Pacific Ocean, Korea, Africa, andCentral America, and throughout its lengthymilitary career into Korea. Also included are chapters on the most decorated Corsair pilots, surviving examples, detailed appendices, detailed line schemes, and maps. Size: 8.5"x11" • 800 color/bw images • 400pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3232-6 • hard • $79.99 TBF/TBM Avenger: Grumman’s First Tor- pedo Bomber in World War II. David Doyle. Capable of dropping depth charges and bombs, as well as torpedoes, the Avenger was the US Navy’s most successful torpedo bomber of WWII. Through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity, the history and details of this iconic aircraft are revealed. Size: 9"x9" • 175 photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5939-2 • hard • $19.99 SB2C Helldiver: Curtiss’s Carrier-Based Dive Bomber in World War II David Doyle.The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, despite not seeing combat until November 1943, went on to hit more Japanese targets than any other US dive bomber. Profusely illustrated with almost 150 black-and-white and color photos, this book provides the reader with a concise yet thorough study of this legendary aircraft. Size: 9"x9" • 139 photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5969-9 • hard • $19.99 Vega Ventura: The Operational Story of Lockheed’s Lucky Star John C. Stanaway. Fashioned from the Lockheed Model 18 airliner, the Ventura went on to fight on nearly every WWII battlefront as a penetration bomber, antisubmarine patrol aircraft, reconnaissance bomber, and even nightfighter. Size: 8.5"x11" • 200 color/bw photos • 112pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0087-3 • soft • $19.95 PBY Catalina: Consolidated's Flying Boat in WWII David Doyle. A Legends of Warfare guide to the most iconic military flying boat ever produced. Size 9" x 9" • 300 color and b/w photos • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6645-1 • hard • $24.99.99 GBP/$35.99 CAD Fairwing–Brazil: Tales of the South Atlantic in World War II John R. Har- rison, PhoM2/c-USNR. This compilation of anecdotes, photographs, and maps is presented to provide the reader with a perspective on the experiences of US service personnel who were lucky enough to serve in Brazil against the Axis Powers during WWII. Size: 11"x8.5" • 304 images • 392pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4665-1 • hard cover • $45.00 F8F Bearcat: Grumman's Late-War Dogfighter. David Doyle. The Grumman F8F was a fast, agile, carrier-borne fighter aircraft developed as the ultimate dog- fighter for the Pacific Theater. This is the most complete collection of Bearcat pho- tography in print. Size 9"x9"•200colorandb/wphotos•112pp. ISBN 978-0-7643-6701-4 • hard • $19.99£ The Boeing XF8B-1 Fighter: Last of the Line Jared A. Zichek. The Boeing XF8B- 1 “Five-in-One” fighter was the last piston engine fighter built by Boeing and nearly the last fighter built by the company until its merger with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. This book contains an authoritative text along with 100s of rare photos, drawings, color profiles, artist’s impressions, and extensive extracts from manuals. Size: 11"x8.5" • 700 color/bw photos • 376pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2587-8 • hard • $59.95 South Pacific Air War. Richard Dunn. In this work, author Richard Dunn adds a third dimen- sion to the history of the New Guinea and Solomon Islands campaigns by detailing the pivotal role of airpower. Dunn has formulated his narrative by studying and comparing Allied and Japanese reports, many of which reside in his personal collection. • 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) • 40 b/w photos and maps • 608 pp. • 978- 0-7643-6787-8• hardcover •$45.00US / £40.99 GBP / $64.00 CAD