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German Aircraft Instrument Panels vol. 2
Dariusz Karnas
INSIDE
ISBN 978-83-63678-80-7
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
This book from the series “INSIDE” shows detailed drawings of the
German aircraft instrument panels in great detail.
Also every single instrument is shown in the separate big drawing.
Instrument panels of the following aircraft:
• Messerschmitt Bf 109 E,
• Messerschmitt Me 262A
• Junkers Ju 87 A
• Heinkel He 111
• Henschel Hs 126
• Dornier Do 17
Cruisers of the 1st rank
Avrora, Diana, Pallada
Aleksiey V. Skvorcov
MARITIME SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-56-2
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
A monograph dedicated to the story of the design, construction and
service of the three sister-ships – “Avrora”, ”Diana” and “Pallada”,
commissioned into the Russian Navy at the beginning of the 20th century. All of them participated in the Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905,
and the first two operated in the Baltic Sea during WWI (1914–1918).
More than 300 photos, mostly unpublished, and many scale plans
including original ones.
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Polish Wings No. 19
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 and Polish Versions
Lechosław Musiałkowski
POLISH WINGS
ISBN 978-83-63678-27-2
A4, pbk, Release Date 2015
This new title in the established and popular “Polish Wings” series tells
the story of the MiG-17 aircraft and Polish built versions in the Polish
Air Force. The acquisition and operations of these aircraft in Poland is
told in detail, illustrated with many previously unpublished photos.
Color schemes and markings are described and illustrated.
Polish Wings No. 20
Yakovlev Yak-1, Yak-3, Yak-7, Yak-9
Wojciech Zmyślony, Wojciech Sankowski
POLISH WINGS
ISBN 978-83-63678-63-0
A4, pbk, Release Date 2015
The next book in the popular Polish Wings series cover he most famous
Soviet fighter family, the Yakovlevs. Covers the Yak-1, Yak-3, Yak-7 and
Yak-9 in Polish Air Force service during WWII and into the late ‘40s.
More than 200 photos, mostly unpublished, and many colour profiles.
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Polish Wings No. 21
MiG-29 “Kościuszko Squadron” Commemorative Scheme
Wojtek Matusiak, Robert Gretzyngier
POLISH WINGS
ISBN 978-83-63678-64-7
A4, pbk, Release Date 2016
The next book in the popular Polish Wings series is on the famous MiG-29 in the Polish Air Force, specifically on the “Kościuszko
Squadron” Commemorative Schemes. Written by the designers of the
original schemes. Polish legendary pilots have been honoured; Ferić,
Pisarek, Krasnodębski, Urbanowicz, Zumbach, and Merian Cooper.
More than 200 colour photos, mostly unpublished, and many colour
profiles.
263 Squadron, Gladiators Over the Fjords
Alex Crawford
OTHERS
ISBN 978-83-63678-82-1
A4,pbk, Release Date: 2015
This work tells the story of 263 Squadron, who took its Gladiators
to Norway, not once but twice. In order to provide the ground troops
with air cover the Squadron was sent to operate from a frozen lake
in the south of Norway. During their time in Norway the Squadron
claimed at least 32 enemy aircraft shot down with many others damaged, although the cost was high. Along with the 10 pilots who lost
their lives on HMS Glorious, two more were lost in action and another pilot was lost in an accident, while several more were wounded.
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Caudron-Renault CR.714 C1 Cyclone
The Ultimate Story
Bartłomiej Belcarz, Marek Ryś, Kari Stenman
OTHERS
ISBN 978-83-61421-26-9
A4, HB, Release Date: 2016
This book describes, in previously untold detail, the story of the development and service of the Caudron-Renault CR.714 C1 “Cyclone” in
the French and Finnish Air Forces. Whilst the concept of “lightweight”
fighters was examined in many countries before and during WW2, the
little Caudron was one of the very few to see production and service.
On operations its limitations were cruelly exposed, but this did not
stop its pilots (French, Polish and Finnish) from doing their very best,
and this book is dedicated to their bravery. Comprehensively illustrated
with photos, scale plans, detail drawings and color profiles, this book is
essential reading for enthusiasts and historians of air combat in WW2.
Russian Aviation Colours 1909-1922: Vol 2
Camouflage and Markings, Great War
Marat Khairulin, Boris Stepanov
OTHERS
ISBN 978-83-65281-00-5
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
This book describes the history of the little-known emblems and distinctive markings of Russian military aviation from its early origins up
to the Russian exit from World War One. The authors have managed
to collect, and in some cases partially reconstruct, the majority of emblems and signs used in Russia during this period by military aviation
units. The collected material is presented in a clear and attractive form
– colour plates, reconstructed logos, and original photographs from
public and private archives. This profusely illustrated book covers all
the aircraft used, with brief details of their service use and comprehensive details of the colours and markings they carried. Besides the
many photographs, full colour profiles illustrate the markings applied.
Detailed colour notes and precise descriptions and illustration of national markings over the period complete a book that will be invaluable to aircraft enthusiasts, historians and modellers.
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F-104 Starfighter Special Schemes
Lieuwe de Vries
SPOTLIGHT ON
ISBN 978-83-63678-58-6
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
This book from the new series “Spotlight On” shows detailed drawings
(profiles) of F-104 Starfighters in special colour schemes and markings.
Contains very detailed colour profiles showing the variety of the F-104
family special schemes, with comprehensive captions.
P-51D Mustang American Aces
Artur Juszczak
SPOTLIGHT ON
ISBN 978-83-63678-79-1
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
This latest book in the new series called ‘Spotlight On’ presents detailed illustrations of the North American P-51D Mustang fighters
flown by famous American aces of World War II. The book contains
more than 40 colour plates and highly detailed individual profiles
with comprehensive captions. The ‘Aces’ include the most famous and
some lesser-known names, such as: Maj. George E. Preddy Jr; Capt.
John J. Voll; Lt. Col. John C. Meyer; Maj. Leonard K. Carson; Maj.
Glenn T. Eagleston; Maj. John B. England. Includes one super-large
fold-out colour profile 76cm (30 inches) long.
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Supermarine Spitfire V
Robert Grudzień
SPOTLIGHT ON
ISBN 978-83-63678-81-4
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
More than 44 colour profiles of famous Supermarine Spitfire V.
Many versions and users are shown including camouflage patterns from different theatres of
WWII.
Includes one big profile 76 cm (30 inch) long.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 in Romania
Teodor Liviu Moroşanu
SPOTLIGHT ON
ISBN : 978-83-65281-05-0
A4, HB, Release Date: 2016
40+ colour profiles of Messerschmitts Bf 109 E and Bf 109 G in Romanian Air Force.
Also plan views showing camouflage and markings.
MiG-29 in PAF
Marek Radomski
SPOTLIGHT ON
ISBN 978-83-63678-96-8
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
More than 44 colour profiles of Mikoyan MiG-29 in Polish Air Force.
Also shown in markings of pervious users like East Germany, Germany and Czech Republic.
Includes one big profile 76 cm (30 inch) long
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Fairey Flycatcher
Matthiew Willis
ORANGE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-92-0
B5, pbk, Release Date: 2015/2016
The Fairey Flycatcher was the archtypal between-the-wars Fleet Air
Arm fighter. The idiosyncratic biplane was loved by crews and public
alike, despite its unlikely appearance and moderate performance, and
it was famed more for its aerobatic prowess and public demonstrations
than glory on the field of battle. The Flycatcher was agile yet forgiving,
tough, reliable, and fully aerobatic, and, bedecked in a dazzling range
of bright, colourful markings, was the perfect mount for expressing
the youthful high spirits of naval pilots in the 1920s and 30s. The Flycatcher was never engaged in a war, though it played a significant role
in ‘colonial policing’ of trouble spots in the British Empire, and served
the Royal Navy doing everything from tackling pirates off the Chinese
coast to entertaining crowds at Schneider Trophy events with aerobatic
displays. This book is the most comprehensive on the Flycatcher yet
published, with numerous photographs of the aircraft in service, several
of which have never been published before, walkaround photographs
of the replica built by John Fairey, illustrations from contemporary
manuals, and colour artwork.
Polish Fighter Colours 1939–1947 Vol. 1
Bartłomiej Belcarz, Robert Gretzyngier,
Tomasz J. Kopański, Wojtek Matusiak, Wojciech Zmyślony
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-62-3
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
This book describes in detail the camouflage and markings of the day
fighters used by the Polish Air Force in 1939–47. Aircraft of Polish,
French, British, American, Soviet and German origin are shown. Written by a well-known quartet of distinguished Polish aviation historians:
Kopański, Belcarz, Gretzyngier and Matusiak. Many historical photos
and colour profiles.
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French Bombers of WWII
José Fernandez, Patrick Loureau
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-59-3
A4, HB, Release Date: 2016
Whilst French fighter aircraft of the early war period are well known
and the subject of many books, the bomber aircraft used by the
French Air Force in this period are not well documented in English.
This book describes and illustrates all such aircraft in use in 1940,
from the obsolescent to the elegant and up-to-date modern bombers.
Fully illustrated with many wartime photos, and scale plans of the
major types. Full color profiles of many representative aircraft.
ISBN: 978-8361421931
From the very beginning of aviation in
South America, French aircraft and
aviators played a major part in the
development of military flying in Peru.
This exciting new book covers the use
of French aircraft and the involvement
of French designers, instructors and
military thinking in the development of
the Peruvian air force. From 'stick and
string' biplanes through to supersonic
jets, many of the most significant
French types saw service in Peru and
were involved in local conflicts, as
detailed in this book.
Profusely illustrated with many rare
photographs and colour profiles of
selected aircraft in Peruvian markings.
Portugese Fighter Colours 1919–1956
Luis Armando Tavares, Armando Jorge Soares
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-45-6
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
The newest volume in MMP’s “Rainbow Series” covers the colors and
markings of all the piston-engine fighters that served with the Portuguese military from the end of WW1 to the 1960s. A small nation
with modest-sized air arms, Portugal nonetheless used a wide variety
of iconic fighter aircraft over this period, from the SPAD S.VII of WW1
to the F-47 Thunderbolt after WW2. French, British and American aircraft were used, including such famous types as the Hawker Fury and
Hurricane, the Spitfire and the Bell P-39 Airacobra. This profusely illustrated book covers all these aircraft, with brief details of their service
use and comprehensive details of the colors and markings they carried.
Besides the many photos, full color profiles illustrate the markings used.
Detailed color notes and precise description and illustration of national
markings over the period complete a book that will be invaluable to
aircraft enthusiasts, historians and modelers.
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Finnish Bomber Colours 1939–1945
Kari Stenman, Karolina Hołda
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-65281-03-6
A4, HB, Release Date: 2016
The next book in the Rainbow Series covers Finnish Bombers used during WWII.
Camouflage and markings of the fighters obtained from USA, Netherland, Germany,
UK and the USSR are described in unparalleled detail by the well-known Finnish
author Kari Stenman. Many unpublished photos, and exclusive colour profiles.
Described aircraft:
DB-3M/DB-3F; Lysander; SB bomber; Bristol Blenheim; Dornier Do 17Z; Junkers
Ju 88A; ; Pe 2; Fokker C.X; DC 2
U.S. Military Aircraft in the Royal Swedish Air Force
Mikael Forslund
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-65281-04-3
A4, HB, Release Date: 2016
Book covers U.S. military aircraft used by Royal Swedish Air Force. Aircraft service are
described in unparalleled detail by the well-known Swedish author Mikael Forslund.
Many unpublished photos.
Aircraft covered:
North American NA-16 4M; Northrop 8A-1; Beech 18R; Seversky EP-106; Seversky
2PA; Fairchild 24C8C; Waco UIC-4; Waco ZQC; North American P-51B/D; Noorduyn AT-16/North American AT-6; Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina; Beech C-45;
Douglas C-47; Grumman JRF-6 Goose; Rockwell Sabreliner 40A; Cessna 404 Titan;
SA 227AC Merlin IVC, Metro III; Beech 200 Super King Air; Gulfstream G IV; Cessna
550 Citation II; Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Swedish Jet Fighter Colours
Mikael Forslund, Thierry Vallet
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-65281-01-2
A4, HB, Release Date: 2016
Book covers Swedish Jets used Swedish Air Force. Camouflage and markings of
the fighters are described in unparalleled detail by the well-known Swedish author Mikael Forslund.
Many unpublished photos, and exclusive colour profiles.
Includes:
SAAB J 21R; J 28 Vampire; SAAB J 29A Tunan; SAAB J 32B Lansen; De Havilland Venom; Hawker Hunter; Draken; Viggen; Grippen
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French Wings No. 4,
LeO 45
José Fernandez, Patrick Laureau
FRENCH WINGS
ISBN 978-83-63678-78-4
A4, pbk, Release Date: 2015
This is the fourth title in the “French Wings” series, describing the
history of the LeO 45 from initial specifications to retirement after
WWII. The Leo 45 was a modern (by 1940 standards) bomber in the
Armée de l’Air (French Air Force), probably the best known of such
aircraft. Used during the Phoney War but more importantly employed
to try to stop the German onslaught during the Bataille de France.
After French armistice, the Vichy Air Force built some planes, most
of them captured during invasion of ‘Free Zone’ in November 1942.
The Germans used this plane in the transport role, as well as French
troops in North Africa when they fought alongside the Allies after
Operation Torch. Specifications, construction and operations of these
aircraft are described in detail, illustrated with many previously unpublished photos. Colour schemes and markings are described and
illustrated (Armée de l’Air, Vichy Air Force, Luftwaffe, Armée de l’Air
after Torch)
French Wings No. 5
Morane-Saulnier MS 406
Patrick Laureau
FRENCH WINGS
ISBN TBA
A4, pbk, Release Date: 2016
It is the fifth item of the “French Wings” series. This time the
protagonist is the “workhorse” of French fighter force – MoraneSaulnier MS 406. It was the primary type of fighter aircraft used during the French campaign of 1940. The French operated these aircraft
also in Africa, the Middle and Far East. The book covers the development, combat use, paint schemes and markings. The book is richly
illustrated, also with photographs published for the first time.
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Italian Artillery of WWII
Enrico Finazzer & Ralph Riccio
GREEN SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-61-6
A4, pbk, Date 2015
This book covers the technical aspects of all the artillery pieces used by
the Italian Army during WWII. Included are details of the WWI guns
and later designs of Italian origin, German and war booty guns, selfpropelled guns and artillery tractors. Technical details and scale plans
of every described piece.
Firing Now!
Dick Taylor
GREEN SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-91-3
A4, pbk, Release Date: 2015
This book explores the fascinating history of tank, anti-tank and selfpropelled artillery ammunition used by the British and Americans in
World War 2. As well as examining the major ammunition types in
detail, the work also explains, for the first time in a book of this type,
how ammunition functions and is made to be accurate. The guns and
weapons used to fire the ammunition are also covered, as is a comprehensive lexicon of terminology and an extensive list of references. The
whole is complemented by stunning artwork showing the ammunition
and its associated packaging, with many period photographs of the ammunition in use.
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Camouflage and Decals No. 3
Kari Stenman
C&D
ISBN 978-83-63678-93-7
A4, pbk, Release Date 2015
This booklet describes and illustrates the camouflage and markings of
six Finnish WWII fighters. Photos and colours profiles describe camouflage and markings in detail.
Also includes high quality decals for these aircraft in 1/48 and 1/72
scale, produced by ModelMaker:
• Brewster 239, BW-393 “7”, kapt. Eino Luukkanen, leader of 1/Lentolaivue 24, 1942;
• Brewster 239, BW-393 “9”, luutn. Hans Wind, leader of 3/Lentolaivue 24, 1943;
• Fokker D.XXI, FR-140 “11”, luutn. Aaro Virkkunen, 2/Lentolaivue
14, 1942;
• Gloster Gladiator Mk I, 271 “A”, fänr. Åke Nettelbladt-Hollsten, Flygflottilj 19, 1940;
• FIAT G.50, FA-15 “5”, kers. Klaus Alakoski, 3/Lentolaivue 26, 1942;
• Morane-Saulnier MS 406, MS311 “5”, kers. Antti Tani, 1/Lentolaivue
28, 1941.
Camouflage and Decals No. 4
Kari Stenman
C&D
ISBN 978-83-65281-02-9
A4, pbk, Release Date: 2015
This booklet describes and illustrates the camouflage and markings of
six Finnish WWII fighters. Photos and colours profiles describe camouflage and markings in detail.
Also includes high quality decals for these aircraft in 1/48 and 1/72
scale, produced by ModelMaker:
6 full sets of decals with stencils for the following aircraft:
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Hawker Hurricane I, HC-454 “4”, vänr. Orvo Helenius, 2/LeLv 26,
1943
Hawker Hurricane I, HC458 “8”, ltm. Aarne Arte, 1/LLv 10, 1941
Curtiss Hawk 75A-2, CU-581 “1”, luutn. Veikko Evinen,
3/HLeLv 32, 1944
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2, MT-201 “1”, maj. Eino Luukkanen,
LeLv 34, 1943
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2, MT-213 “3”, ltm. Ilmari Juutilainen,
1/HLeLv 34, 1944
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6, MT-435 “1”, ylikers. Urho Lehto,
1/HLeLv 34, 1944
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Hawker Hurricane
Marek Ryś
BIG YELLOW SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-88-3
A4, HB, Release Date 2015
The Hurricane was the RAF’s first monoplane fighter, and was the most numerous RAF
fighter during the Battle of Britain. In 1940, more than half the German planes shot
down were destroyed by Hurricanes. This book tells the story of its development and
technical evolution, profusely illustrated with period b+w photographs and detailed colour photographs of surviving airframes, plus extracts from official manuals and 1/72nd
scale plans of all versions, from the Mk.1 of 1936 to the Mk. IV of 1943. This work
includes superb colour artwork illustrates the many camouflage schemes and markings
found on operational Hurricanes; it features walk-around colour photographs and rare
b+w archive photographs and documents. It is essential reading for aviation enthusiasts
and scale aero-modellers.
Superb colour illustrations of camouflage and markings, walk-around colour photographs and b+w archive photographs.
Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts & scale aeromodellers.
1/72 scale plans of all versions
40+ colour profiles.
Republic P-47B-D Thunderbolt Razorback
Robert Pęczkowski
BIG YELLOW SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-84-5
A4, HB, Release Date 2016
This is the story of American famous heavy fighter aircraft.
Book covers early – Razorback versions.
From P-47B to P-47D-22.
It contains: Scale plans, photos and drawings from Technical Manuals.
Superb colour illustrations of camouflage a nd m arkings, w alk-around c olour p hotographs and b+w archive photographs.
Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts & scale aeromodellers.
1/72 scale plans.
30+ colour profiles.
SHIP PLANS No. 1
Japanese Destroyer Minekaze
Grzegorz Nowak
SHIP PLANS
ISBN 978-83-65281-06-7
A4, pbk, Release Date 2015
Scale plans in 1/700, 1/350 and 1/200 of the IJN Destroyer Minekaze.
A3 size pages in A4 pb. Also details in 1/100 are shown.
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