Military Aircraft Insignia of the World
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0955426871 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Organized by country in 2 volumes, Military Aircraft Insignia of the World brings together global markings from such countries as Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Chad and Iran through to Kenya and Kuwait. The first known markings to identify nationality were used in the 1910 Bombing Competition in Vienna where each competing machine carried its national colors. Once the flying machine was a practical proposition, its military use became evident and governments needed to develop a way of marking their property. Flying a flag was an obvious but ineffective and dangerous solution so painting the representation of the flag was the natural alternative. Over 500 insignia combine with contemporary photographs and a brief history of the military air activity of that country to provide a wealth of information for the aviation historian and modeller alike.. Formalized in 1912, precise shapes and colors of military markings were initially introduced by France closely followed by Romania
From the Inside Flap Once the flying machine was a practical proposition, its military use became evident and governments needed to develop a way of marking their property. Flying a flag was an obvious but ineffective and dangerous solution so painting the representation of the flag was the natural alternative. Formalized in 1912, precise shapes and colors of military markings were initially introduced by France closely followed by Romania. Organized by country in 2 volumes, "Military Aircraft Insignia of the World" brings together global markings from such countries as Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Chad and Iran t
Volume 1 actually a complete book on the subject. Just wanted everyone to know that " Volume 1 " is in actuality a book that covers all insignia from A - Z. I didn't buy this book for months because volume 2 never seemed available. I finally bought the book figuring some day Volume 2 would become available. i was pleasantly surprised that upon receipt of the book it was a complete work in of itself and not just from A- K or whatever it said in the item description. The book is excellent and gives a nice description and consise history of each air force. So buy the book because it's complete and a very good book as well.. "Three Stars" according to Rickey Tassano. Could've been more encompassing.