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Emblems of the Rising Sun: Imperial Japanese Army Air Force Unit Markings 1935-1945

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This is the kind of book which may not be to everyones liking. Lots of pictures it does not have.What it contains basically covers the units and sub-units of the Japanese Army Air Force in World War 2. Orders of Battle for the major campaigns throughout the war are given, as well as colour illustrations of the vertical tails of the planes operated by every(yes every!) unit in the JAAF inventory. Different schemes for the different chutais(squadrons) are also shown(where applicable). In addition there are coulor plates for the every type of plane from selected units. Finally there are around 100 monochrome photographs showing the actual planes which the colour plates are taken from. An excellent resource for aircraft modellers or basically anyone with an interest in Japanese World War 2 army aviation.

I have looked everywhere for a book that is thorough when it comes to markings on ANY combatant in WW2. This book has it all for the Japanese! From markings to unit information this book is excellent. I am an aviation artist and have had a hard time finding books that have the markings and also go into the organisation of the airforce and unit designations. One more time....this book has it! If you are a modeller, artist or a historian this book packs it all. Great color plates, easy to read charts and diagrams. If you want a book that helps you see and understand Japanese air units and markings...hit add to cart now! You will not be dissapointed.