Amazon Battle Colors Category:  History Publisher: Schiffer Military History ISBN-10:  0764325353 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 144 Copyright: 2006 ISBN-13: 9780764325359 Price: $38.00 (eBook) Insignia & Tactical Markings of the Eighth Air Force in World War II • Vol. 2: VIII Fighter Command • This second volume in the Battle Colors series focuses on the Fighter Groups, Scouting Force & Special Operations units of the Mighty Eighth. Battle Colors approaches a visual subject in a visual manner, utilizing full color illustrations and wartime photos to present both the approved and unapproved unit emblems and aircraft markings of Eighth AAF tactical units of WWII.

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As was expected
By Igors Karpovs on February 2, 2008
Volume 2 of a mini-series "Battle Colors" from Schiffer Military History and R.A. Watkins is a companion book to "Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the Eighth Air Force in World War II: Vol.1/(VIII) Bomber Command" and focuses on Fighter Command of the 8th USAAF Air Force in the World War II. As well as in the previous work, Robert in detail describes all possible variants of a camouflage and markings, their evolution throughout the war and distinctive symbols of groups and squadrons. The author begins a narration with the short description of camouflage & markings and USAAF aircraft markings. As for me, the one of the most interesting things was explanation of the fighter nose markings. Superb! The included - P-51 Lightning and P-47 Thunderbolt. I think, that it would be better also to include in this list a P-61 Black Widow. But this is only my subjective opinion. Then follows the most comprehensive part of a book, where various units which were armed with fighters are described: fighter groups, scouting force, reconnaissance groups and finally the SpecOps units. As usually, the author gives not enough attention of history of this or that division. But it wasn't the book purpose, therefore it is possible to tell safely, that Robert has coped with the problem. The tables containing the information concerning organizational structure of the Eighth Air Force, in this case - the Fighter Command - finalize the book. Also there is a list of the literature which will help the future researchers on this topic.

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By Aaron Brooks Wolters on January 26, 2014
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Everything spelled out clearly, nicely laid out. I've seen one bad review, and to that I reply, we are all human. In my opinion, this is a great book for the model builder. It won't hurt to do a little more research on your own. No one's perfect. I really like the book.