(Acknowledgements): Although most of the research for this book was accomplished during the preparation of Volume I, many people have since though with new photos and information.

(Introduction): This book, the second volume of Squadron/Signal's continuing series, Air Force Colors, covers the development of cmouflage and markings of USAAF aircraft in the European and Mediterranean theatrs in World War II.

Soon after Pearl Arbor, two alternative plans were prepared to bring thr war to Germany.