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More Silver Wings, Pinks and Greens: An Expanded Study of USAS, USAAC, and USAAF Uniforms, Wings and Insignia ¥ 1913-1945 Including Civilian Auxiliaries
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by:
Maguire, Jon A.
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Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing
Published: January 1, 2000
ISBN: 0764300911
Format:Hardcover
Pages:350
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Book Description
Jon Maguire's book Silver Wings, Pinks and Greens was a tremendous success and set a new standard for American uniform and insignia references. Following its publication there still remained among collectors and historians a desire for more information.
There was also an outpouring from many serious collectors who made available a wealth of items-the result, More Silver Wings, Pinks and Greens. This book of all new material greatly expands on the wing qualification bagdes, uniforms, and patches
presented in the first book. Additionally, this work covers totally new areas including Civil Air Patrol, W.A.S.P.s, Air Transport Command, Factory Techincal Representatives, and "Yanks" in the RAF an RCAF. Other new areas presented are uniforms and
insignia of the First World War era, and the "Golden Age" of the 1920s-1930s. There is also a large section on Aviation Cadets and civilian contract flying schools and instructors. The book is presented in the detailed and thorough style typical of Jon
Maguire's work. Original items are shown in over 1000 color photographs, as well as numerous unpublished period photographs showing the items as they were worn. Jon Maguire is also the author of Gear Up! Flight Clothing and Equipment of USAAF Airmen in
World War II, American Flight Jackets, Airmen and Aircraft, and Art of the Flight Jacket(all available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.).
, over 1,100 color and b/w photographs, 8 1/2" x 11"
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