The Official Monogram U.s. Navy And Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide- Vol 2- 1940-1949 Direct

by John M. Elliott is widely considered the "Gold Standard" for documenting World War II-era naval aviation. This volume covers the most transformative decade in naval aircraft history, detailing the rapid transition from pre-war "Yellow Wings" to the subdued camouflage of the Pacific Theater. The Definitive WWII Color Resource

In the world of historical aviation research and scale modeling, few things are as debated, elusive, or critical as color. A modeler can have perfect rivet detail and seamless seams, but if the paint is wrong, the illusion fails. For decades, enthusiasts of United States Naval aviation have turned to a single, definitive source to settle disputes and guide their airbrushes: by John M