Silver Wings, Pinks and Greens : Uniforms, Wings and Insignia of Usaaf Airmen in Ww Ii by on sale Jon A. Maguire

Title: Silver Wings, Pinks and Greens : Uniforms, Wings and Insignia of USAAF Airmen in WW II
Author/Editor: Jon A. Maguire
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
Date: 1997
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Good

Condition Description:
Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards slightly bowed, betray fading and nicks and other signs of on sale wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Book Overview:
This new look at the uniforms and insignia of the USAAF during the World War II years covers a broad range of clothing, collar insignia, rank insignia, shoulder/sleeve insignia and squadron patches. Additionally, there is an in-depth examination of wing qualification badges. Actual items are presented in nearly 600 illustrations in full color, and also as they appeared in actual war-era photos. Actual uniform regulations and illustrations from the 1943 and 1944 Officers Guides are also provided. Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens will be a useful addition to the libraries of collectors, historians, modelers and veterns alike. Jon Maguire is also the author of American Flight Jackets, Airmen & Aircraft: A History of U.S. Flyers' Jackets from World War I to Desert Storm(with John Conway). Jon lives in Oklahoma City, Ok.