Flying Colours
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A vivid celebration of military aviation history, Flying Colours is an authoritative and richly illustrated reference work that chronicles the markings, insignia, and camouflage schemes of military aircraft from around the world. Compiled by two of aviation history's most respected authorities, the volume presents an exhaustive survey of the colour profiles and identification markings that defined air forces across multiple theatres of conflict, with a particular emphasis on the dramatic and iconic liveries of World War II. Each entry is rendered with meticulous precision, making this an indispensable reference for aviation enthusiasts, scale modellers, and military historians alike. Green and Swanborough bring to this work a combined expertise that few could match, drawing on decades of research to produce a volume that is as visually stunning as it is historically rigorous. The book illustrates the fascinating intersection of military strategy and visual identity — where the colours worn by an aircraft could mean the difference between friend and foe at a thousand feet. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer to the world of military aviation, Flying Colours will leave you with an entirely new appreciation for the art and science of aerial warfare.
Author: William Green And Gordon Swanborough
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A vivid celebration of military aviation history, Flying Colours is an authoritative and richly illustrated reference work that chronicles the markings, insignia, and camouflage schemes of military aircraft from around the world. Compiled by two of aviation history's most respected authorities, the volume presents an exhaustive survey of the colour profiles and identification markings that defined air forces across multiple theatres of conflict, with a particular emphasis on the dramatic and iconic liveries of World War II. Each entry is rendered with meticulous precision, making this an indispensable reference for aviation enthusiasts, scale modellers, and military historians alike. Green and Swanborough bring to this work a combined expertise that few could match, drawing on decades of research to produce a volume that is as visually stunning as it is historically rigorous. The book illustrates the fascinating intersection of military strategy and visual identity — where the colours worn by an aircraft could mean the difference between friend and foe at a thousand feet. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer to the world of military aviation, Flying Colours will leave you with an entirely new appreciation for the art and science of aerial warfare.