In the aftermath of World War II, the Continental Air Command was redesignated as the Strategic Air Command (SAC). This book comprehensively documents SAC tactical aircraft markings from the organisation's inception in 1946 to the end of the tail-marking era in April 1953. The SAC's history is described along with the evolution of its aircraft markings policy; basic definitions on aircraft markings terminology; and individual unit sections on SAC's bombardment, strategic reconnaissance and fighter groups and wings.
In the aftermath of World War II, the Continental Air Command was redesignated as the Strategic Air Command (SAC). This book comprehensively documents SAC tactical aircraft markings from the organisation's inception in 1946 to the end of the tail-marking era in April 1953. The SAC's history is described along with the evolution of its aircraft markings policy; basic definitions on aircraft markings terminology; and individual unit sections on SAC's bombardment, strategic reconnaissance and fighter groups and wings.
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Rodrigues is the historian for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California. He lives in Lincoln, California.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Dana Bell Preface List of Abbreviations 1. History of Strategic Air Command, 1946-1953 2. Basic Definitions-USAF Aircraft Markings 3. SAC Combat Aircraft, 1946-1953 4. Development of SAC Aircraft Markings Policy 5. Bombardment and Strategic Reconnaissance Groups/Wings 6. Fighter Wings 7. Separate Squadrons 8. Operation Crossroads Appendix 1. SAC Wing Insignia and Squadron Markings Reference Table Appendix 2. Strategic Air Command Order of Battle, with Tail Markings Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Dana Bell Preface List of Abbreviations 1. History of Strategic Air Command, 1946-1953 2. Basic Definitions-USAF Aircraft Markings 3. SAC Combat Aircraft, 1946-1953 4. Development of SAC Aircraft Markings Policy 5. Bombardment and Strategic Reconnaissance Groups/Wings 6. Fighter Wings 7. Separate Squadrons 8. Operation Crossroads Appendix 1. SAC Wing Insignia and Squadron Markings Reference Table Appendix 2. Strategic Air Command Order of Battle, with Tail Markings Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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