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"Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens: Uniforms, Wings & Insignia of USAAF Airmen in WWII, written by Jon A. Maguire. 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). ISBN: 0887405789
Size: 8 1/2"" x 11""
Illustrations: over 500 b/w and color photos
Pages: 192
Binding: Hard Cover "
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