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Pacific Profiles. Volume One: Japanese Army Fighters New Guinea & the Solomons 1942-1944
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About Pacific Profiles. Volume One: Japanese Army
Product Description The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII aircraft profiles to date of Japanese aircraft in the “South Seas” theater. Volume One illustrates, by unit, Japanese Army Air Force fighter aircraft operating in New Guinea and the Solomons from December 1942 to April 1944. In this theater numerous different aircraft types and their variants were assigned to eleven fighter regiments which formed the 4th Air Army. Unit insignia, camouflage and command markings varied from unit to unit, giving a wide variety of color and markings. The profiles, based on photos, Japanese documents, Allied intelligence reports and post-war wreck investigations, are accompanied by brief histories of the relevant units and explanations of their role in the theater. The author, Michael Claringbould, is world-renown for his expertise in respect to wartime Japanese aviation. These profiles accurately portray Japanese Army Air Force fighters during this fascinating and esoteric component of the Pacific air war. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter1 The JAAF in the South Pacific – An Overview Chapter 2 Technical Notes Chapter 3 Notes on Markings Chapter 4 The 1st Hiko Sentai Chapter 5 The 11th Hiko Sentai Chapter 6 The 13th Hiko Sentai Chapter 7 The 24th Hiko Sentai Chapter 8 The 33rd Hiko SentaiChapter 9 The 59th Hiko Sentai Chapter 10 The 63rd Hiko Sentai Chapter 11 The 68th Hiko Sentai Chapter 12 The 77th Hiko Sentai Chapter 13 The 78th Hiko Sentai Chapter 14 The 248th Hiko SentaiChapter 15 Captured & Restored Aircraft Chapter 16 Postscript Sources & Acknowledgements Index of Names Review "...the artwork looks great, and it appears Claringbould has done his homework." Stone & Stone Second World War Books ‘’Another excellent little book from author Michael Claringbould. Some lovely artwork accompanying the rest of this useful reference, good for aviation historians and just perfect for the aircraft modeller who likes Pacific War subjects. Excellent.’’ Military Model Scene "...a book modelers and students of the JAAF over New Guinea and the Solomons have been waiting for for quite some time. Avonmore Books and Mr. Claringbould present modern research and newly obtained original sources to explain the history of interpreting JAAF colors and markings. Valuable photographs including color photographs, and original artwork, enhance the deeply researched text." Aeroscale ‘’This is a detailed and highly researched book with colour profiles for 82 different aircraft, rendered in RGB via 3D models converted to CMYK for printing. ...it produces some wonderful colour pictures of the aircraft in profile side on useful for modellers and wargamers alike. This is a colourful book which displays the considerable research and interpretation which must have been put into it. It is highly recommended for the modeller and the air wargamer but would also reward the general reader with an interest in these campaigns.’’ Miniature Wargames "Extensive discussions about colors and markings, including special markings, or the absence of markings, explain the camouflage schemes. While the 58 black and white photos and 10 color photos provide the source, the 85 color profiles provide the modeler or miniature painter with the details and inspiration." Historical Miniatures Gaming Society "... a book that will definitely be used over and over again for reference." ModelingMadness.Com "…this artwork-focused book ticks many boxes for those interested in the colours and markings of Japanese aircraft." Flypast About the Author Raised in Port Moresby, Michael Claringbould is a globally recognized expert on the New Guinea air war and Japanese aviation in particular.
