Detail and Scale have released their third digital book titled, Colors and Markings of U.S. NAVY F-14 TOMCATS, Part 1: Atlantic Coast Squadrons.

About the Book:
Between 1984 and 1994, Detail & Scale produced 24 titles in our Colors & Markings Series of books, but the series was discontinued because of limitations then existing in the printing business. With the advent of digital publications, this acclaimed series returns. Colors & Markings of U. S. Navy F-14 Tomcats, Part 1: Atlantic Coast Squadrons is the first in the new Colors & Markings Digital Series. The book covers the three primary color schemes used on the F-14 in detail, and provides enhanced coverage of every active and Reserve unit associated flying the Tomcat with the Atlantic Fleet, the Grumman Aircraft Company, and the various east coast Navy flight test units. Colors & Markings of U. S. Navy F-14 Tomcats, Part 1: Atlantic Coast Squadrons comprehensively covers this iconic combat aircraft with over 31,000 words of text, 725 color photos, 26 color profiles and 7 paint scheme diagrams.

Book Features:
Features of Detail & Scale's newest digital publication, Colors & Markings of U. S. Navy F-14 Tomcats, Part 1: Atlantic Coast Squadrons include:
1. A detailed look at each of the three official paint schemes used on Tomcats flown by operational fleet squadrons: the Light Gull Gray over Gloss Insignia White scheme; the overall Light Gull Gray scheme; and the tactical scheme, which consisted of several variations.
2. A chapter on the 15 U. S. Navy Atlantic Fleet Squadrons, and each unit gets a complete section with a unit history and many full color, high resolution photographs.
3. Coverage of the two U. S. Navy Atlantic Reserve Squadrons, which were fully combat capable, made deployments to various bases for training exercises, and conducted carrier qualifications.
4. A history of the Grumman prototypes and test aircraft, including a listing of all 12 prototype aircraft and their role in the development of the F-14’s combat capabilities.
5. Coverage of the Atlantic Coast Test & Evaluation Tomcats, including the Naval Air Test Center (NATC) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, and the “Salty Dogs” of VX-23.
6. Each squadron section covers the historical evolution of the camouflage and markings associated with the units covered, from the schemes and unit markings of the aircraft when the unit first transitioned to the F-14 until the squadron was either redesignated or disestablished.
7. Over 31,000 words of text, covering unit histories and describing in detail how each unit painted and marked their Tomcats over the 32-year operational history of the F-14 Tomcat.
8. Over 720 high resolution color photographs, 7 paint scheme diagrams, 26 full color aircraft profiles, and the superbly detailed captions that are the hallmark of our Detail & Scale books, all combine to make this one of the most comprehensive books every published on one of the most iconic combat aircraft of all time.

The book is available on Apple iPad and Kindle formats.

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