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B17 eighth air force markings

Hi all
I’m planning a painting of some Eighth Air Force B17s and am keen to get the markings etc correct, can any of you knowledgeable chaps recommend any books

Thanks in advance for any help

Cheers
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By: T-21 - 26th October 2008 at 14:47

The benchmark book the classic “Mighty Eighth” by Roger Freeman. Mine is well thumbed since 1976. Excellent colour side plates at the end of the book.

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By: madjock mcgrok - 25th October 2008 at 23:05

apparently there is a new book out at

www.bigbirdaviation.co.uk

this covers the aircraft operated by the 8th AAF by bomber/fighter group

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By: CSheppardholedi - 25th October 2008 at 15:41

Here is one from the 303rd

http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/Holedigger_photos/B17GTBirdSm.jpg

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By: grounded - 25th October 2008 at 08:27

aircraft markings

Try www.303rdbg.com/8af-markings html At least you will get the tail markings right.

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By: CSheppardholedi - 24th October 2008 at 14:11

Lots of books to choose from, but the web is faster:eek:

Here is one of my favorite links, just have to do a lot of digging.

http://forum.armyairforces.com/gallery.aspx

Here is another link, lots of color pics as well
http://www.388thbg.org/photocollections/photoindexpage.htm

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