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Discover authoritative US naval and military aviation references from Ginter Books. Our collection features meticulously researched monographs covering carrier aircraft, experimental prototypes, and squadron histories with comprehensive photographic documentation, technical drawings, and color profiles essential for scale modelers and aviation historians.
Ginter Books represents the gold standard in American military aviation documentation, providing modelers and historians with unparalleled access to archival photographs, technical specifications, and operational histories. This collection encompasses the complete spectrum of US Navy carrier aviation from the biplane era through the jet age, featuring detailed monographs on iconic aircraft including the Grumman F11F Tiger, Grumman F11F-1F Supertiger, Douglas A-4E/FB USN Skyhawk, and Chance Vought F7U-1 Cutlass.
The Douglas Aircraft series provides exhaustive coverage of the company's naval contributions, from the legendary Douglas F4D-1/F-6A Skyray delta-wing interceptor to the versatile A-4 Skyhawk family. Multiple volumes document the Skyhawk's evolution, including Douglas A-4A/B Skyhawk in Navy Service, Douglas A-4C/L Skyhawk Navy Service, and McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk. The comprehensive two-part Douglas AD/A-1 Skyraider Part One and Part Two provide definitive coverage of this legendary attack aircraft.
Grumman's carrier aircraft legacy receives thorough examination through titles covering the Grumman F6F Hellcat, Grumman F8F Bearcat, and the complete F9F Panther and Cougar series. The Panther documentation spans three volumes including Grumman F9F Panther Part 2 and Part 3, while Cougar coverage includes Grumman F9F-6/7/8 Cougar Part 1, F9F-6P/8P Photo-Cougar, and F9F-8T/TF-9J Two-Seat Cougars. Anti-submarine warfare receives attention through the two-part Grumman S2F/S-2 Tracker Part 1 and Part Two series.
Aviation enthusiasts fascinated by experimental designs will find extensive documentation of programs including the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender, Bell XFM/YFM Airacuda Bomber Destroyer, Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket, and Grumman XF10F-1 Swing Wing Jaguar. These volumes provide invaluable reference material for modelers building kits from our 1/72 Modelsvit Jet Aircraft and 1/48 Modelsvit Prop Aircraft collections.
Operational histories bring these aircraft to life through squadron-specific documentation including First and Foremost Carrier Air Wing One Part Two 1957-1972, Smokin' Tigers RVAH-I, VQ-2 From Bats to Rangers, and the comprehensive two-part Electronic Aggressors Part One 1949-1977 and Part Two 1978-2000 series documenting electronic warfare squadrons.
While naval aviation dominates this collection, significant Air Force coverage includes the F-86 D/K/L/NG/Foreign, North American F-86H Sabre Hog, Lockheed F-94 Starfire, and Northrop F-20 Tigershark. Transport and utility aircraft receive attention through titles like Blue Goose Command Aircraft 1911-1961 and C-9A Nightingale C-9B Skytrain II.
Each Ginter Books monograph provides scale modelers with accurate color profiles, detailed technical drawings, comprehensive walkaround photography, and historical context essential for authentic builds. These references complement model kits across all scales and manufacturers, serving as authoritative guides for paint schemes, markings, and configuration details. Visit the official Ginter Books website for additional titles and updates to this continuously expanding series of American military aviation documentation.