Description

The first correct narrowed history of the paint and markings of the radial engine FW 190, including camouflage evolution through the series by the major manufacturers, is here. The who, what, where, when, and why are explained. This book covers AGO’s production of the FW 190. Over 29 High-resolution, historically accurate color profiles capture the real appearance of the FW 190 with descriptions of paint colors, camouflage designs, markings, and their application. 104 original photographs, some in color, and some never-before-seen, taken during or just after the war, are included in this book. The story of how each producer of FW 190s, after devastating bombings of the factories and complications of dispersed component construction, succeeded in building even larger numbers of FW 190s is dramatic by itself. This story is told along with some other interesting stories relevant to AGO’s production. The facts for these stories are proven, with over 28 documents, 6 illustrations and factory site maps both captured and created by Allied reconnaissance. Advancements to the performance of production BMW 801 engines installed on AGO’s FW 190s are documented and included as well. This book and its series mates are priceless resources if you are an owner, museum curator, aircraft restoration specialist, model builder, or armchair historian.