Construction, Camouflage and Markings of the Me 262

by Brett Green and Benjamin Evans

illustrated by Thomas A. Tullis

Eagle Files #5 examines one of the most fascinating aircraft of WWII – the Messerschmitt Me 262.

The camouflage and markings of the Me 262 are described with the assistance of 40 wartime photos and over 50 “walkaround” pictures. The Jumo 004 turbojet engine is also placed in its historical context as both a crucial asset and a disappointing liability for the Stormbird.

The story of “Black X”, Me 262A-2a werknummer 500200, is outlined together with a history of its pilot and its service with II./KG 51.

“Black X” is the last remaining complete Me 262 bomber. This fascinating Stormbird was repainted in the 1950s, but its original wartime paintwork was partially exposed by research in the early 1980s. Important elements of “Black X”, including the cannon bay and fuselage interior, are in extraordinarily good condition. Eagle Files #5 includes many color photographs to highlight construction and camouflage aspects of this significant aircraft. The late-war camouflage on “Black X” is comprehensively discussed and cross referenced against reliable sources of RLM colors and Federal Standard samples.

Additional resources include scale drawings, excerpts from an original Me 262 engineering handbook and a supplement to EF#3, "Augsburg's Last Eagles"..

Tom Tullis illustrates this book with brand-new color profiles plus a summary of the special markings applied to the Stormbird.

8 1/2" X 11" soft cover format

Expected Price: US$30.00  

Anticipated ship date May 2002

"Stormbird Colors" will be available online from  Eagle Editions website and in hobby and book outlets where Eagle publications are sold from the around May 2002.

Text and Image Copyright © 2001 by Brett T. Green
Page Created 11 November, 2001
Last updated 22 July, 2003

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