The height of the F-86D era was a high point in Air Force colors and markings. The squadrons complemented the polished aluminum airframe with large areas of color, often times covering the entire... More > vertical tail. In addition to squadron, group, or wing markings, many Sabre Dogs also had personal names and nose art appied, drawing from popular cartoon figures and celebritites, as well as wives and girlfriends. The design of the F-86D lent itself well to the application of sharkmouth designs, and many units carried those in all shapes and sizes. This first book in the ADC Interceptor Series documents these colors and markings, for both USAF and foreign operators. With over 200 profile illustrations and dozens of color photographs, this is the most thorough reference on the colors and markings of the F-86D/L available.< Less
The US Navy is celebrating its 100th anniversary of naval aviation this year, and to commemorate that event, they have painted an entire fleet of Centennial aircraft. These were revealed to the... More > public at the Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick Off Air Show at NAS North Island on February 12, 2011. This book showcases those aircraft, along with the impressive Parade of Flight.< Less
The height of the F-86D era was a high point in Air Force colors and markings. The squadrons complemented the polished aluminum airframe with large areas of color, often times covering the entire... More > vertical tail. In addition to squadron, group, or wing markings, many Sabre Dogs also had personal names and nose art appied, drawing from popular cartoon figures and celebritites, as well as wives and girlfriends. The design of the F-86D lent itself well to the application of sharkmouth designs, and many units carried those in all shapes and sizes. This first book in the ADC Interceptor Series documents these colors and markings, for both USAF and foreign operators. With over 200 profile illustrations and dozens of color photographs, this is the most thorough reference on the colors and markings of the F-86D/L available.< Less
This is the complete unit history of the ADC, from 1948 to 1980. Sections include an overview of air defense in the United States from the end of World War I through the Cold War Era, a chronology... More > of changes in ADC organization, and individual lineages for all the ADC units. The latter includes ADCOM regions, Air Divisions, Air Defense Sectors, Centers, Wings, Groups, Air Force Bands, Squadrons, Flights, and Schools.< Less
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