Description
Book SynopsisVolume One of Pacific Profiles presents detailed profiles and descriptions of Japanese Army Air Force aircraft and units operating in New Guinea and the Solomons from December 1942 to April 1944.
Trade ReviewValuable photographs including color photographs, and original artwork, enhance the deeply researched text. I consider this an essential title for modelers and students of the JAAF in the South Pacific. Highly recommended. * Aeroscale Kitmaker *
…this artwork-focused book ticks many boxes for those interested in the colours and markings of Japanese aircraft. * Flypast Magazine *
This is a detailed and highly researched book with colour profiles for 82 different aircraft […] 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 *
... a book that will definitely be used over and over again for reference. * Modeling Madness *
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 *
Beyond the appealing artwork Claringbould includes historical background for each unit, plus a few other odds and ends such as a chart showing the timelines of JAAF fighter units deployment in New Guinea. * Stone and Stone *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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 Sentai Chapter 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 Sentai Chapter 15 Captured & Restored Aircraft Chapter 16 Postscript Sources & Acknowledgements Index of Names
