Hi James,
Thanks for getting that up, boy that was quick

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Hi Pat,
It's one of the reasons I like British Vehicles so much, they reflect the national character rather well

and this shows through in the Painting Schemes and Registaration Schemes.
Hi Ken,
I'm bias towards all things British and make no apologies for it. I have Vol 2 also but I would go further through as I believe Dick has produced and is producing what I believe to be a highly important and valuable resource for military modellers, historians and vehicle restorers.
I'd agree, Vol 1 and Vol 2 are both essential reading, for WW I and WW II. Although I have not developed a leaning towards the more modern vehciles yet, when I do these will also be of so much help.
Thanks for the comments folks, this is the first comprehensive attempt to pull all the data, theory and oddities together that I have seen.
Both Volumes were a good investment.
Al