Автор: Paul Ludwig, Malcolm Laird
Издательство: Ventura Publications
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 0958359431
Количество страниц: 74
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The reasons why some USAAF Fighter Groups based in Europe were equipped with British Spitfires for two years are, in essence, quite straight forward. In July 1942 the Spitfire's excellent combat performance was needed. However it's short range was always a problem and, by late 1943 with the P-51B Mustang available, the Spitfire's short range could no longer be tolerated and so the business-like Mustang replaced the elegant Spitfire. Camouflage and markings worn by USAAF Spitfires followed the simple formula of RAF camouflage and USAAF markings. Cocarde and code letter size, style and placement varied greatly, because markings were applied at unit level and new aircraft were always received still wearing RAF roundels. Add to this, squadron badges and a myriad of personal markings and you have some of the most colourful Spitfires of the Second World War. Variations were many in terms of markings but few in terms of camouflage - except for field repainted aircraft and the various Spitfire 'hacks' retained by squadrons after the transition to Mustangs in April 1944.
Автор: Thomas L. Jentz
Издательство: Panzer Tracts
Год издания: 1997
isbn: 0964879360
Количество страниц: 36
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Once again the author dug into the original records to find the history of some of the rarest armored vehicles created by the Germans. While the mainstay for the battles in North Africa were the Pz.Kpfw. III and IV, Rommel's army troop tested numerous unusual weapons in combat. Nowhere else can the enthusiast or modeler find the history of the Panzer-Selbstfahrlafette II (also known as HKP 902), a unique design for armored semi-tracked tank destroyers with a powerful 7.5cm L/41 guns, 15cm S.I.G.33 B Sfl., the special armored self-propelled gun using Pz.Kpfw. II components and powered by a Büssing-NAG V-8 engine, the rare 15cm S.I.G.33 B mounted on a Pz.Kpfw. III by the troops in the field, 15cm s.F.H.13 mounted on the French Lorraine tractor chassis, initially created for a special action by Rommel, 7.62cm Russian anti-tank gun mounted on the semi-tracked Zugkraftwagen 5t, and the Landwasserschlepper issued to support Rommel's Special Forces in a planned attack behind enemy lines. 55 new and rare high quality photos illustrate these most unusual armored vehicles in Rommel's Funnies.
Автор: Wojciech J. Gawrych
Издательство: Rossagraph
Год издания: 2004
isbn: 8389717506
Количество страниц: 73
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book consists of two parts. Part one covers history and development, combat service, specification, technical data, camuflage and markings (Polish/English text). Part two detailes different modelling techniques ranging from construction to final weathering (Polish text with English subtitles to photos).
Автор: Roger Edwards
Издательство: Brockhampton Press
Год издания: 1998
isbn: 1860198538
Количество страниц: 258
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This is the definitive book on German armor for those interested in World War II. Edwards adds to a concise survey of the war in Europe and Africa histories of each of the Panzer armies, organizational details of armored formations, and descriptions of the supply and service units and equipment, including air and artillery. Supplementing the text are numerous maps and charts, as well as nearly 200 photographs. The format will appeal to the specialist (e.g., order-of-battle information and maps). This well-done reference is a needed supplement to histories of the war.
Автор: Thomas L. Jentz
Издательство: Panzer Tracts
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 0970840780
Количество страниц: 96
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Panzer-Tracts 1-1 revolutionized the understanding of the basic Pz.Kpfw.I. This second volume continues with the in-depth presentation of new facts on the rest of the Pz.Kpfw.I variants, their combat history from Spain to Russia, and accurate information on camouflage colors and markings. Careful detailed measurement of surviving vehicles and original drawings with clear photographs were used to create 14 sets of four-view scale prints very accurately at full scale in CAD. These are printed at 1/24th scale to show small details on the kl.Pz.Bef.Wg. (small command tank), Schulfahrzeuge (driver's training vehicles), LKA and LKB (Krupp's light tanks for export), the VK 6.01 (Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.C) and VK 18.01 (Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.F). This 96 page book is heavily illustrated with 43 scale prints and 99 rare photos, including four pages with markings and camouflage patterns in color (traceable to the original RAL paint chips and OKH orders).
Автор: J. David Truby
Издательство: Paladin Press
Год издания: 1992
isbn: 0873646665
Количество страниц: 109
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This illustrated report on suppressor technology presents innovative designs of well-known suppressor manufacturers and offers definitive comparisons of models based on prices, features, kits, independent manufacturers and technological advances. It also examines the history of the silencer and the attitudes of the U.S. government, the public and terrorists about its usage.
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