Writing a book and looking for photo contributions

[Dave Roof]

Gentlemen,

 

 I am writing a book covering the Colors and Markings of Marine Corps Aircraft from 1989 to 2024 (planned release is November 10, 2024) and looking for contributions. If you're wondering why so far out, there are a few reasons. 

 

First, this will provide plenty of time to continue to gather as many photos as possible to be considered for the books. Second, 2024 "rounds out" to 35 years from 1989 and lastly, it will hopefully allow the inclusion of more AH-1Z, F-35B/C and possibly CH-53K aircraft. 

 

 

If you have any personal photos you would like to share (please make sure they are your photos) of any Marine Corps aircraft from 1989 onward, please contact me at the following email address :

 

flyingleathernecks@att.net

 

While full walk around images would be nice, they are not necessary. However, the focus is on the markings so any photos showing them clearly would be great. Overall shots of the port and starboard sides would also be ideal.

 

If you're on Facebook, I run a page called Marine Corps Aviation Colors and Markings 1989 to Today where you can also share your images or ask for detailed information on Marine Corps specific schemes and markings.

 

After a meeting with a friend this past weekend, it has been decided to publish the series in two volumes. Volume I will cover all fixed wing squadrons and aircraft, while Volume II will cover all rotor wing squadrons and aircraft. The first two proposed book covers are attached and once the final page layout is determined, a few sample pages will be shown. 

 

For any photos you wish to share for possible inclusion in the book, I need the following information :

 

Your full name and how you would like to be credited should your photo(s) be used
Where the photo was taken and when (month and year)
Any information you might have on the paint scheme (an example would be the aircraft had 'nose art' and you know the story and/or significance behind it).
**Please note the photos MUST be your own!
**Do NOT send copyrighted photos lifted from other sites where the photographer is unknown or from Google.

 

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Dave

 

 

[Jade333]

Awesome, can't wait to see the final product! My grandfather was a pilot and I have a huge collection of photos. I love airplanes and even more love to photograph. Due to the incredible volume of photos, I have my own site Edusson AU which presents a small part of the photos. You can also find description for some photos, it was necessary for college term paper writing, since I studied as an aircraft designer engineer.