American Flight Jackets, Airmen and Aircraft: A History of U.S. Flyers' Jackets from World War I to Desert Storm (Hardcover, 2 Revised Edition)

This new comprehensive look at the evolution of the American flight jacket from World War I to Desert Storm addresses not only the types worn, but focuses primarily on the art and adornment applied to the jackets. The most colorful and creative period for flight jacket art was World War II, and it is this era that comprises a major portion of this book. Additionally, many of the pieces are attributed to the original owner with biographical information, contemporary photographs of the individual, and the aircraft on which he served. Personal combat accounts are also included. Also covered are other military jackets used by flyers. American Flight Jackets, Airmen & Aircraft was compiled over a number of years by Jon Maguire and John Conway. The authors became friends through a mutual passion for aviation history and collecting. This book provides a valuable reference for the historians and collectors alike, and includes over 1000 photographs.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Jon A. Maguire
Dimensions:	305 x 229 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
Edition:	2 Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-1065-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > Uniforms & insignia Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	0-7643-1065-8
Barcode:	9780764310652

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