Author:
Publisher: AK-INTERACTIVE, S.L.
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Only available English language. Limited & Numbered book. The Real Colors for aircraft models could not be introduced without releasing a special book devoted to this subject. Renowned researchers Maciej Góralczyk, Gerald T. Högl, Jürgen Kiroff, Nicholas Millman and Mikhail V. Orlov teamed up in order to produce the most up-to-date reference book on the aircraft colors of the main WWII adversaries: Germany, United States, Great Britain and Soviet Union. The resulting study is a comprehensive guide to the colors and camouflage schemes, presented on 292 pages and illustrated with 42 color profiles, several document reprints, and 390 b/w and color photos, many of which are very rare. Included is the latest information on the Luftwaffe’s late war colors, which have been reproduced as scale colors on the basis of the original paint factory recipes by Gerald T. Högl and Jürgen Kiroff. For the very first time, the unparalleled research on the Soviet Air Force colors done by Mikhail V. Orlov is introduced to the non-Russian readers. Nicholas Millman’s archival research brings us accurate reproduction and description of the colors used by the USAAF, US Navy and RAF/FAA. This book is a true must-have for anyone with even a slight interest in WWII aircraft colors.
REAL COLORS AIRCRAFT
Author:
Publisher: AK-INTERACTIVE, S.L.
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Only available English language. Limited & Numbered book. The Real Colors for aircraft models could not be introduced without releasing a special book devoted to this subject. Renowned researchers Maciej Góralczyk, Gerald T. Högl, Jürgen Kiroff, Nicholas Millman and Mikhail V. Orlov teamed up in order to produce the most up-to-date reference book on the aircraft colors of the main WWII adversaries: Germany, United States, Great Britain and Soviet Union. The resulting study is a comprehensive guide to the colors and camouflage schemes, presented on 292 pages and illustrated with 42 color profiles, several document reprints, and 390 b/w and color photos, many of which are very rare. Included is the latest information on the Luftwaffe’s late war colors, which have been reproduced as scale colors on the basis of the original paint factory recipes by Gerald T. Högl and Jürgen Kiroff. For the very first time, the unparalleled research on the Soviet Air Force colors done by Mikhail V. Orlov is introduced to the non-Russian readers. Nicholas Millman’s archival research brings us accurate reproduction and description of the colors used by the USAAF, US Navy and RAF/FAA. This book is a true must-have for anyone with even a slight interest in WWII aircraft colors.
Publisher: AK-INTERACTIVE, S.L.
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Only available English language. Limited & Numbered book. The Real Colors for aircraft models could not be introduced without releasing a special book devoted to this subject. Renowned researchers Maciej Góralczyk, Gerald T. Högl, Jürgen Kiroff, Nicholas Millman and Mikhail V. Orlov teamed up in order to produce the most up-to-date reference book on the aircraft colors of the main WWII adversaries: Germany, United States, Great Britain and Soviet Union. The resulting study is a comprehensive guide to the colors and camouflage schemes, presented on 292 pages and illustrated with 42 color profiles, several document reprints, and 390 b/w and color photos, many of which are very rare. Included is the latest information on the Luftwaffe’s late war colors, which have been reproduced as scale colors on the basis of the original paint factory recipes by Gerald T. Högl and Jürgen Kiroff. For the very first time, the unparalleled research on the Soviet Air Force colors done by Mikhail V. Orlov is introduced to the non-Russian readers. Nicholas Millman’s archival research brings us accurate reproduction and description of the colors used by the USAAF, US Navy and RAF/FAA. This book is a true must-have for anyone with even a slight interest in WWII aircraft colors.
Luftwaffe Colours, 1935-1945
Author: Michael Ullmann
Publisher: Hikoki Publications
ISBN: 9781902109077
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Much has been written about the Luftwaffe, but no aspect has been more controversial than the question of camouflage and markings of the aircraft. Here, author Michael Ullmann follows the development and use of many colors and establishes the links betwen the then-standard RAL colors and those adopted by the German Air Ministry. He reveals how and why these finishes were developed and applied to both military and Lufthansa aircraft. Supplemented by more than 300 photographs, drawings, detailed color aircraft profiles, and a highly accurate chart of real paint chips, Luftwaffe Colours 1935-1945 presents a remarkable insight into the art of World War II German camouflage markings.
Publisher: Hikoki Publications
ISBN: 9781902109077
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Much has been written about the Luftwaffe, but no aspect has been more controversial than the question of camouflage and markings of the aircraft. Here, author Michael Ullmann follows the development and use of many colors and establishes the links betwen the then-standard RAL colors and those adopted by the German Air Ministry. He reveals how and why these finishes were developed and applied to both military and Lufthansa aircraft. Supplemented by more than 300 photographs, drawings, detailed color aircraft profiles, and a highly accurate chart of real paint chips, Luftwaffe Colours 1935-1945 presents a remarkable insight into the art of World War II German camouflage markings.
Fighting Colors
Author: Gary Velasco
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1596529989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
Since the early days of flight, military pilots have personalized aircraft with artistic creations, giving each plane a unique identity and aircrews a sense of pride in ""their war bird."" This comprehensive volume covers the technical aspect on how nose art was applied to vintage military aircraft, with hundreds of fighters and bombers pictured. The uses of materials, supplies, and development of nose art designs are discussed with surviving nose artists. The author examines and analyzes WWII–era photographs and reveals their content along with numerous photos never before published. Recreating step-by-step flying war bird nose art restorations is outlined for the first time. Fighting Colors is an enjoyable read for military personnel and a graphic tool for all enthusiasts of pinup and vintage aircraft nose art.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1596529989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
Since the early days of flight, military pilots have personalized aircraft with artistic creations, giving each plane a unique identity and aircrews a sense of pride in ""their war bird."" This comprehensive volume covers the technical aspect on how nose art was applied to vintage military aircraft, with hundreds of fighters and bombers pictured. The uses of materials, supplies, and development of nose art designs are discussed with surviving nose artists. The author examines and analyzes WWII–era photographs and reveals their content along with numerous photos never before published. Recreating step-by-step flying war bird nose art restorations is outlined for the first time. Fighting Colors is an enjoyable read for military personnel and a graphic tool for all enthusiasts of pinup and vintage aircraft nose art.
Complete Book of World War II Combat Aircraft
Author: Enzo Angelucci
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788880956884
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
This is a large format A-Z encyclopedia of every Allied and Axis fighting plane from 1933-1945 - from the famous to the lesser known - in all theatres of war from Europe to Asia and the Pacific.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788880956884
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
This is a large format A-Z encyclopedia of every Allied and Axis fighting plane from 1933-1945 - from the famous to the lesser known - in all theatres of war from Europe to Asia and the Pacific.
Colorful Aircraft
Author: Norbert Andrup
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764336560
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Who has not been astonished at an airport when he sees a particularly eye-catching airplane with an extremely elaborate paint job? More and more often, airlines make use of special painting whether to celebrate an anniversary, advertise a certain product, or just to attract attention. In this book, the author uses superb, detailed color images to portray, for the first time, nearly all the special paintings of international airlines, along with background information on their history. Among others, the following airlines are presented: Lufthansa, Germanwings, Germania, LTU, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, BMI, Ryanair, Air France, Alitalia, SAS, Finnair, KLM, Iberia, SAA, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, China Airlines, Singapore, Quantas, Air China, PIA, Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, El Al, Southwest, Northwest, Delta, United, American, America West, Braniff, US Air, Air Canada, Varig, TAM, Star Alliance.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764336560
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Who has not been astonished at an airport when he sees a particularly eye-catching airplane with an extremely elaborate paint job? More and more often, airlines make use of special painting whether to celebrate an anniversary, advertise a certain product, or just to attract attention. In this book, the author uses superb, detailed color images to portray, for the first time, nearly all the special paintings of international airlines, along with background information on their history. Among others, the following airlines are presented: Lufthansa, Germanwings, Germania, LTU, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, BMI, Ryanair, Air France, Alitalia, SAS, Finnair, KLM, Iberia, SAA, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, China Airlines, Singapore, Quantas, Air China, PIA, Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, El Al, Southwest, Northwest, Delta, United, American, America West, Braniff, US Air, Air Canada, Varig, TAM, Star Alliance.
Japanese Army Air Force Camouflage and Markings, World War II
Author: Donald W. Thorpe
Publisher: Tab Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Publisher: Tab Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Jasta Colors
Author: Bruno Schmäling
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781953201003
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Jasta Colors Volume 1 is the first volume in a landmark series on this popular and hotly debated subject by the world's leading authority. This volume gives extensive information on research and sources on this topic supported by 223 photos, 61 documents, 4 color paintings, and 55 color profiles, many with plan views and many not seen before, in its 274 pages.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781953201003
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Jasta Colors Volume 1 is the first volume in a landmark series on this popular and hotly debated subject by the world's leading authority. This volume gives extensive information on research and sources on this topic supported by 223 photos, 61 documents, 4 color paintings, and 55 color profiles, many with plan views and many not seen before, in its 274 pages.
Grumman Goose
Author: Steve Ginter
Publisher: Ginter Books
ISBN: 9780942612639
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
The Grumman Goose was developed to satisfy the needs of 10 businessmen who wanted a modern replacement for the Loening Air Yacht and Commuter amphibians. On 3 of July 1937, just 35 day after first flight the first Goose was delivered for the price of $60,000. This book talks about the many uses for the Goose. From Patrol to Hydrofoil test aircraf
Publisher: Ginter Books
ISBN: 9780942612639
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
The Grumman Goose was developed to satisfy the needs of 10 businessmen who wanted a modern replacement for the Loening Air Yacht and Commuter amphibians. On 3 of July 1937, just 35 day after first flight the first Goose was delivered for the price of $60,000. This book talks about the many uses for the Goose. From Patrol to Hydrofoil test aircraf
Stormbird Colors
Author: Brett Green
Publisher: Eagle Editions Limited
ISBN: 9780966070699
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Continuing in the popular series, EagleFiles, Stormbird Colors is EF#5. The construction, camouflage and markings of the Me 262, the German Luftwaffe's late war jet, is examined with the aid of over 40 WWII period photos, some in color from a period film. Also included are scale drawings, excerpts from an original Me 262 engineering handbook and a full color photos of "Black X”, the last remaining complete Me 262 bomber housed in Australia.
Publisher: Eagle Editions Limited
ISBN: 9780966070699
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Continuing in the popular series, EagleFiles, Stormbird Colors is EF#5. The construction, camouflage and markings of the Me 262, the German Luftwaffe's late war jet, is examined with the aid of over 40 WWII period photos, some in color from a period film. Also included are scale drawings, excerpts from an original Me 262 engineering handbook and a full color photos of "Black X”, the last remaining complete Me 262 bomber housed in Australia.
Luftwaffe Bombers
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911276753
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The German bomber fleet operated as a terror weapon of the Nazi regime during the early years of the Second World War - bombing and killing thousands of innocent civilians during the Blitz. As the tide of battle turned, the Luftwaffe's attention was refocused on the deserts of North Africa and the frozen steppes of the Eastern Front, where bombers and ground-attack aircraft played a key role in supporting German army units.Luftwaffe Bombers offers more than 200 highly detailed full color profiles from world renowned artist Claes Sundin, covering all of Germany's most famous bomber, dive-bomber, close-support and ground-attack types - the Dornier Do 17 and Do 217, Heinkel He 111 and He 177, Junkers Ju 87, Ju 88 and Ju 188, Henschel Hs 123 and Hs 129, Focke-Wulf Fw 190, Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Me 262, and Arado 234.The markings of aircraft piloted by famous and infamous German bomber and anti-tank 'aces' such as Ju 87 tank-buster extraordinaire Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the leader of the world's first jet-bomber strike Dieter Lukesch and Hs 123 Knight's Cross holder Josef'Bazi' Menapace are meticulously reproduced, based on original photographs, alongside a wide range of schemes from every year of the war and every front.Offering a host of different color schemes and detailed notes, this is indispensable reading for enthusiasts and modelers alike
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911276753
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The German bomber fleet operated as a terror weapon of the Nazi regime during the early years of the Second World War - bombing and killing thousands of innocent civilians during the Blitz. As the tide of battle turned, the Luftwaffe's attention was refocused on the deserts of North Africa and the frozen steppes of the Eastern Front, where bombers and ground-attack aircraft played a key role in supporting German army units.Luftwaffe Bombers offers more than 200 highly detailed full color profiles from world renowned artist Claes Sundin, covering all of Germany's most famous bomber, dive-bomber, close-support and ground-attack types - the Dornier Do 17 and Do 217, Heinkel He 111 and He 177, Junkers Ju 87, Ju 88 and Ju 188, Henschel Hs 123 and Hs 129, Focke-Wulf Fw 190, Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Me 262, and Arado 234.The markings of aircraft piloted by famous and infamous German bomber and anti-tank 'aces' such as Ju 87 tank-buster extraordinaire Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the leader of the world's first jet-bomber strike Dieter Lukesch and Hs 123 Knight's Cross holder Josef'Bazi' Menapace are meticulously reproduced, based on original photographs, alongside a wide range of schemes from every year of the war and every front.Offering a host of different color schemes and detailed notes, this is indispensable reading for enthusiasts and modelers alike