070292 - BATTLE COLOURS VOL VI: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the US Army Air Forces in WWII: China-Burma-India and the Western Pacific

By Robert A Watkins

Covers the unit emblems and tactical aircraft markings of the 48 USAAF combat groups and 8 squadrons that served in the China-Burma-India Theater and Western Pacific Area of operations during WWII. Additional units covered include the Chinese-American Composite Wing and special AAF Task Forces that also served in the CBI.  The three main Army Air Forces contained within this work are represented by over 1,200 images, including 272 insignia, both approved and unofficial designs, including any known variants.  Both group and squadron tactical aircraft markings are presented using 203 full colour illustrations, including 143 wartime era photographs accompanied by historical and descriptive background text.