"Blue Goose" Command Aircraft of the USN, USMC, and USCG 1911 to 1961 (Naval Fighters, 100) - Softcover

Riley, William; Doll, Thomas

9780989258388: "Blue Goose" Command Aircraft of the USN, USMC, and USCG 1911 to 1961 (Naval Fighters, 100)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0989258386 ISBN 13: 9780989258388

Publisher: Steve Ginter, 2015

This book covers US Naval Aviation from its beginnings in 1911 until 1961 through the interesting and sometimes colorful "Blue Goose" or Command Aircraft. "Blue Goose" refers to a color scheme that developed for these aircraft in the 1930s. Command Planes were aircraft that were used by the Secretary of the Navy, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Treasury, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Admirals and Generals of the Navy and Marines, and Captains and Commanders in command of naval installations, ships, squadrons, and air groups/air wings. Many were prototypes and one off civilian and military types converted for such use. The book also provides an overview of US operations in WWII and Korea.

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Review:

"I absolutely loved this book. Looking for a lip-smacking Beech Staggerwing, Grumman Duck or Curtiss Seagull scheme? Seeking a spin on SNJ or OS2U markings? Grab Ginter's cool, colorful compendium. Rabidly recommended!" (David L. Veres Cybermodeler Online 2015-04-23)

"This book is a gold mine for the modelers and anyone interested in the long and rich history of Naval Aviation." (George Hulett Air Classics 2015-05-29)

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