Research & Reference

Building an accurate model means getting the details right. These tools and reference guides help you identify unit markings, cross-reference paint colors, and research the history behind the aircraft you're building.

Unit Markings

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Identify WWII USAAF aircraft by tail markings, fuselage codes, geometric symbols, and color schemes. Interactive lookup tools for the 8th and 9th Air Forces.

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