Flying Tigers Colors -- Camouflage and Markings of the American Volunteer Group and the USAAF 23rd Fighter Group, 1941-1945

Model Centrum Progress (2016)
64 Pages / 109 photo / 34 illustrations

ISBN-10: 8360672261
ISBN-13: 978-8360672266
Purchase: Amazon

No aircraft markings in history are more iconic than the distinctive shark’s mouths applied to the noses of American Volunteer Group and 23rd Fighter Group P-40s and P-51s that fought in the skies over Asia during World War II. This book covers the camouflage and markings of the fighters they flew, including the first detailed account of the progression of markings changes made by the 23rd FG throughout the war, as well as the combat history of these legendary units. It features over 100 rare period photographs, plus 32 fully researched, full-color plates showing different aircraft types employed by the units across different camouflage patterns, with very detailed captions and reference photos.

"...absolutely beautiful book. … If you have an interest in aircraft of the CBI or the Flying Tigers, Carl Molesworth is the author you should seek out. I consider him the undisputed champion on the subject matter. I highly recommend this book for your research library." - Cybermodeler

“In all, it makes for a superb read and a book that I found quite interesting. Of course, I'm a fan of both the P-40, the CBI, and Carl's work so I may be biased, but I do believe that you will find it worth picking up. Highly recommended. "
Scott Van Aken, Modellingmadness.com

"...presents a good balance between historical overview and the more detailed color coverage that is so important to modelers. It may not represent the last word on the Flying Tigers, but it provides a very useful grounding in the subject and will be a fine reference for anyone modeling these iconic aircraft." - Aeroscale