by
Brett Green and Benjamin Evans
illustrated by Thomas A. Tullis
Eagle Files #5 examines one of the most fascinating aircraft of
WWII – the Messerschmitt Me 262.
The camouflage and markings of the Me 262 are described with the assistance of
40 wartime photos and over 50 “walkaround” pictures. The Jumo 004 turbojet
engine is also placed in its historical context as both a crucial asset and a
disappointing liability for the Stormbird.
The story of “Black X”, Me 262A-2a werknummer 500200, is outlined
together with a history of its pilot and its service with II./KG 51.
“Black X” is the last remaining complete Me 262 bomber. This fascinating
Stormbird was repainted in the 1950s, but its original wartime paintwork was
partially exposed by research in the early 1980s. Important elements of “Black
X”, including the cannon bay and fuselage interior, are in extraordinarily good
condition. Eagle Files #5 includes many color photographs to highlight
construction and camouflage aspects of this significant aircraft. The late-war
camouflage on “Black X” is comprehensively discussed and cross referenced
against reliable sources of RLM colors and Federal Standard samples.
Additional resources include scale drawings, excerpts from an original Me 262
engineering handbook and a supplement to EF#3, "Augsburg's Last Eagles"..
Tom Tullis illustrates this book with brand-new color profiles plus a summary of
the special markings applied to the Stormbird.
8 1/2" X 11" soft cover format
Expected Price: US$30.00
Anticipated
ship date May 2002
"Stormbird Colors" will be available online from
Eagle
Editions website and in hobby and book outlets where
Eagle publications are sold from the around May 2002.
Text and Image Copyright © 2001 by
Brett T. Green
Page Created 11 November, 2001
Last updated
09 November, 2003
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