Warbird Philosophy

Aviation Reference Directory

Introduction

This page began as a list of websites and webpages with information about specific aircraft equipment. However, it was renamed on 25 October 2026 to reflect an expanded subject matter that includes all types of reference works related to aviation.

Generally, entries are listed in alphabetical order. However, this may be ignored in the case of a single series of books written by different authors to preserve the associations between the works. In this case, the series is listed alphabetically by the name of the author of the first volume in the series.

Airports

Books

  • Anderson, Barry J. (31 January 1985), Army Air Forces Stations: A Guide to the Stations Where U.S. Army Air Forces Personnel Served in the United Kingdom During World War II (PDF), Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama: Research Division, USAF Historical Research Center, retrieved 25 October 2026
  • Johnson, David C. (1988), U.S. Army Air Forces Continental Airfields (ETO) D-Day to V-E Day (PDF), Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama: Research Division, USAF Historical Research Center, retrieved 25 October 2026
  • Mueller, Robert (1989). Air Force Bases (PDF). Vol. 1. Washington, D.C.: United States Air Force, Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-53-6. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  • Fletcher, Harry R. (1993). Air Force Bases (PDF). Vol. 2. Washington, D.C.: United States Air Force, Center for Air Force History. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  • Thole, Lou (1996). Forgotten Fields of America: World War II Bases and Training Then and Now. Vol. 1. Missoula, Montana: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company.
  • Thole, Lou (1999). Forgotten Fields of America: World War II Bases and Training Then and Now. Vol. 2. Missoula, Montana: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company.
  • Thole, Lou (2003). Forgotten Fields of America: World War II Bases and Training Then and Now. Vol. 3. Missoula, Montana: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company.
  • Thole, Lou (2007). Forgotten Fields of America: World War II Bases and Training Then and Now. Vol. 4. Missoula, Montana: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company.
  • Shaw, Frederick J., ed. (2014). Locating Air Force Base Sites: History's Legacy (PDF). Washington, D.C.: United States Air Force, Air Force History and Museums Program. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  • Shettle, M. L. (2009). Florida's Army Air Fields of World War II. Bowersville, Georgia: Schaertel Publishing.
  • Shettle, M. L. (2005). Georgia's Army Air Fields of World War II. Bowersville, Georgia: Schaertel Publishing.
  • Shettle, M. L. (2001). United States Marine Corps Air Stations of World War II. Bowersville, Georgia: Schaertel Publishing.
  • Shettle, M. L. (1995). United States Naval Air Stations of World War II. Vol. 1. Bowersville, Georgia: Schaertel Publishing.
  • Shettle, M. L. (1997). United States Naval Air Stations of World War II. Vol. 2. Bowersville, Georgia: Schaertel Publishing.
  • Ries, Karl; Dierich, Wolfgang (1996). Fliegerhorste und Einsatzhäfen der Luftwaffe: Planskizzen, 1935-1945 (in German). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2001). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 1. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2002). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 2. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2003). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 3. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2005). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 4. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2006). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 5. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2008). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 6. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2011). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 7. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2013). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 8. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2015). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 9. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2016). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 10. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2019). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 11. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  • Zapf, Jürgen (2023). Flugplätze der Luftwaffe, 1934-45 (in German). Vol. 12. Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

Websites

Equipment

Avionics

Cameras

Compasses

Ejection Seats

Engines

Flight Computers

Instruments

Ordnance

Propellers

Radios

Sextants

Markings

  • Archer, Robert D. (1995). The Official Monogram US Army Air Service & Air Corps Aircraft Color Guide, 1908-1941. Vol. 1. Sturbridge, Massachusetts: Monogram Aviation Publications.
  • Bell, Dana (1979). Air Force Colors. Vol. 1. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications.
  • Bell, Dana (1980). Air Force Colors. Vol. 2. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications. ISBN 0-89747-108-3.
  • Bell, Dana (1997). Air Force Colors. Vol. 3. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications.
  • Bowyer, Michael J. F. (October 1973). Bombing Colours: RAF Bombers, Their Markings and Operations, 1937-1973 (First ed.). Cambridge: Patrick Stephens. ISBN 0 85059 128 7.
  • Bowyer, Michael J. F. (October 1969). Fighting Colours: RAF Fighter Camouflage and Markings, 1937-1969 (First ed.). London: Patrick Stephens.
  • Dial, Jay Frank (13 October 1964). United States Camouflage WWII. Arlington, Texas: Scale Reproductions. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  • Doll, Thomas E.; Jackson, Berkley R.; Riley, William A. (1983). Navy Air Colors: United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aircraft Camouflage and Markings, 1911-1945. Vol. 1. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications.
  • Doll, Thomas E.; Jackson, Berkley R.; Riley, William A. (1985). Navy Air Colors: United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aircraft Camouflage and Markings, 1945-1985. Vol. 2. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications.
  • Elliott, John M. (1987). The Official Monogram U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, 1911-1939. Vol. 1. Boylston, Massachusetts: Monogram Aviation Publications.
  • Elliott, John M. (1988). The Official Monogram U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, 1940-1949. Vol. 2. Sturbridge, Massachusetts: Monogram Aviation Publications.
  • Elliott, John M. (1991). The Official Monogram U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, 1950-1959. Vol. 3. Sturbridge, Massachusetts: Monogram Aviation Publications.
  • Elliott, John M. (1993). The Official Monogram U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, 1960-1993. Vol. 4. Sturbridge, Massachusetts: Monogram Aviation Publications.
  • Kilgrain, Bill C. (1973). Color Schemes and Markings: U.S. Navy Aircraft, 1911-1950.
  • Merrick, Kenneth A. (1975). Luftwaffe Colors, 1935-40. Vol. 1. New York: Arco Publishing Company.[e]
  • Merrick, Kenneth A.; Hitchcock, Thomas H. (1980). Official Monogram Painting Guide to German Aircraft, 1935-1945. Boylston, Massachusetts.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • Ries, Karl; Obermaier, Ernst (1991). Luftwaffe Rudder Markings, 1936-1945. West Chester, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 0-88740-337-9.
  • Robertson, Bruce (1972). Bombing Colours: British Bomber Camouflage and Markings, 1914-1937. Melbourne: Kookaburra Technical Publications. ISBN 0 85880 016 0.
  • Smith, J. Richard; Gallaspy, John D. (1976). Luftwaffe Colors, 1940-43. Vol. 2. Boylston, Massachusetts: Monogram Aviation Publications.[f]
  • Smith, J. Richard; Gallaspy, John D. (1977). Luftwaffe Colors, 1943-45. Vol. 3. Boylston, Massachusetts: Monogram Aviation Publications.[g]
  • Smith, J.R.; Pentland, G.G.; Lutz, R.P. (1979). The Modeller's Luftwaffe Painting Guide with Color Chart: A Supplement to Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings Vols. 1, 2 & 3. Melbourne: Kookaburra Technical Publications. ISBN 0 858800 033 0. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)
  • Thorpe, Donald W. (1968). Japanese Army Air Force Camouflage and Markings, World War II. Fallbrook, California: Aero Publishers.
  • Thorpe, Donald W. (1977). Japanese Naval Air Force Camouflage and Markings, World War II. Fallbrook, California: Aero Publishers.
  • Ullmann, Michael (2008). Luftwaffe Colours, 1935-1945 (Revised ed.). Ottringham: Hikoki Publications. ISBN 1-902109-07-4.
  • Watkins, Robert A. (2004). Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the Eighth Air Force in World War II. Vol. 1. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Watkins, Robert A. (2006). Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the Eighth Air Force in World War II. Vol. 2. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Watkins, Robert A. (2007). Battle Colors: Insignia and Tactical Markings of the Ninth Air Force in World War II. Vol. 3. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Watkins, Robert A. (2009). Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the U.S. Army Air Force in WWII. Vol. 4. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Watkins, Robert A. (2013). Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the U.S. Army Air Forces in WWII. Vol. 5. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Watkins, Robert A. (2017). Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the U.S. Army Air Forces in WWII. Vol. 6. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Windrow, Martin (1971). Luftwaffe Colour Schemes and Markings, 1935-45. Vol. 1. New York, New York: Osprey Publications. ISBN 668 02307 4. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)
  • Windrow, Martin (1971). Luftwaffe Colour Schemes and Markings, 1935-45. Vol. 2. New York, New York: Osprey Publications. ISBN 668 02308 2. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)

Units

Books

Websites

Wrecks

[j]

Books

  • Chorley, W. R. (1992). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1940. Vol. 1. Leicester: Midland Counties Publications.
  • Chorley, W. R. (1993). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1941. Vol. 2. Leicester: Midland Counties Publications.
  • Chorley, W. R. (1994). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1942. Vol. 3. Leicester: Midland Counties Publications.
  • Chorley, W. R. (1996). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1943. Vol. 4. Leicester: Midland Counties Publications.
  • Chorley, W. R. (1997). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1944. Vol. 5. Leicester: Midland Counties Publications.
  • Chorley, W. R. (1998). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1945. Vol. 6. Leicester: Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-92-X. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  • Chorley, W. R. (2002). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses: Operational Training Units, 1940-1947. Vol. 7. Leicester: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-132-6. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  • Chorley, W. R. (2003). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses: Heavy Conversion Units and Miscellaneous Units, 1939-1947. Vol. 8. Hinckley: Midland Publishing.
  • Chorley, W. R. (2007). Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses: Roll of Honour 1939-1947. Vol. 9. Hersham: Midland Counties Publications.
  • Denham, Terry (1996). World Directory of Airliner Crashes: A Comprehensive Record of More Than 10,000 Passenger Aircraft Accidents. Sparkford, Somerset: Patrick Stephens. ISBN 1 85260 554 5.
  • Hobson, Chris (2001). Vietnam Air Losses: United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps Fixed-Wing Aircraft Losses in Southeast Asia, 1961-1973. Hinckley: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-115-6.
  • Mireles, Anthony J. (2006). Fatal Army Air Forces Aviation Accidents in the United States, 1941–1945. Vol. 1. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland.
  • Mireles, Anthony J. (2006). Fatal Army Air Forces Aviation Accidents in the United States, 1941–1945. Vol. 2. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland.
  • Mireles, Anthony J. (2006). Fatal Army Air Forces Aviation Accidents in the United States, 1941–1945. Vol. 3. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland.

Websites

To Do

To be Organized

To be Listed Separately

To be Potentially Added

Non-Aviation References

References

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Website for books authored by Jürgen Zapf in section below.
  2. ↑ Also known as Flugplätze in Deutschland.
  3. ↑ Also known as AirfieldsDatabase.com
  4. ↑ Also known as AirForceBase.net.
  5. ↑ Apparently also published under the title Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings, 1935-45, Vol 1 by Kookaburra Technical Publications.
  6. ↑ Apparently also published under the title Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings, 1935-45, Vol 2 by Kookaburra Technical Publications.
  7. ↑ Apparently also published under the title Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings, 1935-45, Vol 3 by Kookaburra Technical Publications.
  8. ↑ Companion book to Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Covers squadrons.
  9. ↑ Companion book to Combat Squadrons of the Air Force: World War II. Covers groups, wings, commands, divisions and air forces.
  10. ↑ The pages 241–243 in the bibliography of the book Hidden Warbirds II by Nicholas A. Veronico were a partial inspiration for this section as well as the source of many of the entries in it.
  11. ↑ Note corrections to pages 150 and 162 in revised version.
  12. ↑ A list of books in the Putnam Aeronautical series is available on a page on a Dutch aviation retailer's website.
  13. ↑ The relationship of this book to a book of the same name, but only one of the same authors, published approximately 10 years later is unknown.
  14. ↑ For higher quality version, see [1]
  15. ↑ Divided into seven parts based on region.
  16. ↑ An official history of the German Air Force in World War II was never produced, but there were several United States Air Force sponsored attempts. For more information see the book No Sense in Dwelling on the Past? by Ryan Shaughnessy and the Von Rhoden Collection.
  17. ↑ The historiography of the official history of U.S. military aviation in World War I is complicated. As explained in the introduction to volume one of the The U.S. Air Service in World War I, a document known as "Gorrell's History", which is composed of a "Final Report" and a "Tactical History", is regarded as the "official" version. The aforementioned document, from which this paraphrase was taken, was published in 1978 as part of a two volume series. Additional "documents illustrating various concepts and ideas for the employment of the U.S. Air Service in World War I" make up volume two. However, a different document by Lucien H. Thayer, produced by R. James Bender Publishing and the Champlin Fighter Museum Press in 1983 as America's First Eagles: The Official History of the U.S. Air Service, A.E.F. (1917-1918), also lays claim to the title.
  18. ↑ Republished in 1994.
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