USN Aircraft Carrier Air Units, Volume 1: 1946–1956 – Duane Kasulka – Squadron

Product Description

Trace the evolution of U.S. Navy carrier aviation during the first decade following World War II with USN Aircraft Carrier Air Units, Volume 1 (1946–1956) by Duane Kasulka. Published by Squadron/Signal Publications, this reference documents the transition from piston-powered fighters to the dawn of the jet age.

The book covers carrier air groups, squadron organization, aircraft markings, camouflage, and the introduction of aircraft including the F4U Corsair, F8F Bearcat, F9F Panther, AD Skyraider, and early naval jets. Filled with period photographs and color illustrations, it is an excellent resource for modelers and naval aviation historians.

Features

• Squadron/Signal Publication No. 6160

• Softcover

• Historic photographs

• Color artwork and markings

• Squadron histories

• Carrier air wing organization

• Aircraft camouflage references

• Excellent modeling reference