U. S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series: U. S. Naval

U. S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series: U. S. Naval Aviation Flying Clothing and Gear

Volume Two in the series, this book is all-inclusive, covering every aspect of aviation related uniforms and equipment used by the American Navy during World War II. Chapters in this volume include; pre-war naval aviation and training, survival equipment and aircraft carrier based aviation as well as parachute riggers, photographers, air gunners, fighter and bomber crews, USMC and more. Flying jackets, helmets and parachute systems are highlighted in addition to class-A dress uniforms and insignia. Informative wartime documents and catalog excerpts are reproduced here for the first time and hundreds of original unpublished archive photographs chronicle U.S. Navy aviation from 1941-1945. Original uniform ensembles are showcased in full-color contemporary recreations, many of them in and around authentic World War II aircraft.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Publishing
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764325823
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

U. S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series: U. S. Naval Aviation Flying Clothing and Gear