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Jon Maguire's book Silver Wings, Pinks & 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
& 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unpublished period photographs showing the items as they were worn.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 &
Equipment of USAAF Airmen in World War II, American Flight Jackets,
Airmen & Aircraft, and Art of the Flight Jacket(all available
from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.).
The 27th Air Transport Group, part of the 302nd Transport Wing,
supported the 8th and 9th Air Forces in World War II with ferry and
transport services. Though their role was extremely vital to the
success of the air and ground wars in Europe, their story has
remained largely untold - until now. Flying primarily C-47s the
27th ATG performed a broad assortment of duties including resupply
of frontline units, medical evacuation, transportation of VIPs and
many others. The 27th supported Patton's drive across Europe by
hauling gasoline - an extremely hazardous undertaking - to the
front lines. On Christmas Eve 1944 the Group flew a special,
all-out mission to transport reinforcement troops from Marseille to
the Battle of the Bulge front - this operation involved over 100
aircraft with the 302nd Wing receiving a commendation from Gen.
Spaatz for their efforts. Elements of the 27th also participated in
a secret mission to Sweden to support Norwegian underground forces
- both American and German forces used the same Swedish airfield!
Many first-person anecdotes, over 600 photographs, and a reprint of
the "official" 302nd Wing unit history make this volume, by Group
historian Jon Maguire, a fitting, and long-overdue tribute to the
men and women of the 27th ATG.
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.
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