Colors & Markings Volume 12: MiG Kill Markings From the Vietnam War

Product Description

The Colors & Markings Volume 12: MiG Kill Markings From the Vietnam War is a unique aviation reference by Bert Kinzey and Ray Leader that chronicles one of the most colorful and historically significant aspects of the air war over Vietnam.

This special expanded edition focuses on U.S. Air Force aircraft credited with aerial victories over North Vietnamese MiGs, documenting the markings, nose art, victory stars, and combat records carried by these legendary aircraft.

Featuring detailed color photographs and aircraft profiles, this volume provides invaluable information on the aircraft, pilots, and units that achieved air-to-air success during one of the most challenging air campaigns in military aviation history.

The book is an outstanding resource for modelers seeking accurate markings for aircraft such as the F-4 Phantom II, F-105 Thunderchief, and other USAF combat aircraft that earned MiG victories over Southeast Asia.

Features

• Colors & Markings Series Volume 12

• Special Expanded Edition

• Written by Bert Kinzey and Ray Leader

• Focuses on U.S. Air Force MiG victory aircraft

• Extensive color photography

• Detailed aircraft markings references

• Victory markings and combat history

• Squadron and unit information

• Ideal for historians and scale modelers

• Softcover format

Historical Significance

During the Vietnam War, U.S. Air Force fighter crews engaged North Vietnamese MiG-17s, MiG-19s, and MiG-21s in some of the most intense air combat since the Korean War. Aircraft credited with aerial victories often carried MiG kill markings that became symbols of combat achievement and squadron pride.

This reference preserves the stories and markings of those aircraft while providing valuable historical context for one of the most important air campaigns of the Cold War.

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in good condition. Visible cover wear, corner wear, and handling marks consistent with age and use. Interior pages appear complete and serviceable. Please review photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

Specifications

Why You'll Like It

• Unique subject rarely covered in detail

• Excellent color marking references

• Valuable resource for Vietnam-era aircraft modeling

• Documents combat victory aircraft and crews

• Great companion to F-4 Phantom and Vietnam War references

• Ideal for aviation historians and collectors