Portale
Publication of this work is, for the authors, the realization of a dream that first crept into the conscious about nine years ago..
In the intervening years a great deal of material has been published specifically on the subject of German aircraft camouflage and markings employed during the war years.
A good deal of this material has been exceedingly helpful to the serious model builder. Publishers, model manufacturers and worldwide enthusiasts organizations have been instrumental in generating considerable public interest in this fascinating subject.
In 1973 Monogram Aviation Publications brought to its readers MESSERSCHMITT 'O-NINE' GALLERY
which included an authentic set of camouflage color chips augmented by a concise text.
The success of this title underscored the need to create a broader spectrum.
In 1973 a new series of three volumes was launched by Kookaburra Technical Publications which, for the English speaking world, was the first serious venture into this complex area.
Following publication of the second volume of LUFTWAFFE COLORS, ideas were formulated and work was begun, now culminating in this work.
The authors have chosen quite deliberately, to present their material in distinctive categories and time periods which serve as a concise yardstick of historical development.
As model builders themselves, the authors planned this approach both as an overall perspective and to satisfy the need for easy access to an exceedingly complex subject.
