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NEW & FORTHCOMING BOOKS 2014/2015
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Mitsubishi A6M ZERO
Artur Juszczak
BIG YELLOW SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-29-6
A4, HB, Release Date: 2014
The illustrated technical history of the most famous Japanese warplane of World War Two. The different versions of the plane, from the
1940 prototypes to the final aircraft of 1945 are described and illustrated; all the changes in specification, equipment and performance
are recorded. Drawings and data from the original technical manuals, full dimensional details and photographs of surviving examples
preserved in aviation museums illustrate all aspects of the airframe,
inside and out. Wartime photographs and many pages of color illustrations complete the book’s comprehensive coverage. More than
30 color profiles. Profusely illustrated with photos, including a comprehensive walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe,
and diagrams from official manuals. Includes scale plans, and color
profiles showing many of the colorful schemes applied to the ZERO
by its users. Second edition.
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Jarosław Dobrzyński
YELLOW SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-39-5
A4, pbk, Date 2015
An illustrated technical history of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter supersonic interceptor and fighter-bomber. One of the Century Series of
aircraft, it was operated by the air forces of more than a dozen nations
from 1958 to 2004. The different versions of the plane, from the prototypes to the final export and liscence built versions are described and
illustrated; all the changes in specification, equipment and performance
are recorded. Drawings and data from the original technical manuals,
full dimensional details and photographs of surviving examples preserved in aviation museums illustrate all aspects of the airframe, inside
and out. Contemporary photographs and many pages of color illustrations complete the book’s comprehensive coverage. About 40 color
profiles. Profusely illustrated with photos, including walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official
manuals. Includes 1/72nd scale plans, and color profiles showing many
of the colorful schemes applied to the Starfighter by its users, including
anniversary schemes.
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T-34-85
Camouflage & Markings 1944-1945
Przemysław Skulski
GREEN SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-66-1
A4, pbk, Release Date: 2015
The T-34 was possibly the best medium tank of WW2, and was a major influence on all subsequent tank designs. It served in huge numbers with the Soviet Army and its allies, and was also used by their
enemies! This book describes the colours and markings applied to the
T-34-85 in service with all major users, including unit and tactical
markings, individual names and insignia, and air recognition features.
Profusely illustrated with photos and colour profiles, this is essential
reading for armour enthusiasts and modellers.
The Men Inside the Metal vol. 2
The British AFV Crewman i WW2
Dick Taylor
GREEN SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-28-9
A4, pbk, Release Date: 2014
This book, Volume 2 in a series of two, completes the story of the uniforms and equipment of British and Commonwealth tank and AFV
crews. The evolution of uniforms, and the variations in actual use on
all fronts, are described and illustrated, as is the personal equipment
of AFV crews. The advantages and drawbacks of all the designs are
discussed, in the context of actual front-line operational experience.
Illustrated with many photos and drawings, covering all uniform variations and equipment. Vol. 2 contains information on REGIMENTAL
INSIGNIA.
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Irish Coastal Landings 1922
Ralph Riccio
GREEN SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-60-9
A4, pbk, Date 2015
This book is a history of Irish National Army coastal landings, many
of which have been previously unreported in histories of the Irish Civil
War, that were carried out against Republican forces from July through
December 1922. It provides details on each of the landings to include
specific landing sites, the ships used to transport the troops, number of
troops, armoured cars and artillery involved, casualties, major personalities who participated, and objectives achieved. In addition to period
photos of the ships, equipment and troops involved, the text is also
supported by both vintage and current comparative photographs of
most of the landing sites. The book also includes, for the first time
ever, superb scale drawings of all of the ships involved in the landings.
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.
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German Aircraft Instrument Panels vol. 1.
Dariusz Karnas
INSIDE
ISBN 978-83-63678-55-5
A4, HB, Release Date: 2014
This book from the new series “INSIDE” shows detailed drawings of
German WW2 aircraft instrument panels in great detail. Also every
single instrument is shown in individual large scale drawings. Includes
panels from the following aircraft:
• Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4,
• Messerschmitt Bf 110E
• Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
• Focke Wulf Fw 190A-3
• Henschel Hs 123
• Junkers Ju 88A-4
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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Albatros Fighter Aircraft of WW1
Dave Douglass
SPOTLIGHT ON
ISBN 978-83-63678-57-9
A4, HB, Release Date: 2014
This book from the new series “Spotlight On” shows detailed drawings
of the famous German WWI fighter family – Albatros. The book contains very
detailed colour profiles showing the variety of the Albatros
family camouflage, with very comprehensive captions.
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.
Panzer Colours of III Reich
Thierry Vallet
SPOTLIGHT ON
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
Panzer Colours of the III Reich:1933–1945. A fascinating study of the evolution of German panzer colors and camouflage from pre-war through to
the end of the Second World War. This book will focus on colourful panzer
profiles. Subjects include Pre-war period (1927–1937), Polish campaign, Low
Countries and France, North Africa, Eastern front, Campaign in Italy, Western
Front and Battle for Germany.
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Bomber Aircraft of 305 Squadron
Lechosław Musiałkowski
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-61421-80-1
A4, HB, Release Date: 2014
History of this successful Polish bomber squadron during WW2. No.
305 ‘Weilkopolski’ Squadron RAF was a Polish bomber squadron than
originally served as a night bomber squadron, but later converted to
daylight operations in 1943 and ended the war as a low-level bomber squadron. The book covers the history of the squadron and the
history of the aircraft used – Fairey Battle, Vickers Welligton, B-25
Mitchell and de Havilland Mosquito. Also details of the markings
and camouflage changes are described with many unpublished photos
and color profiles.
From the Voisin to the Mirage
100 years of French Aeronautic Presence in Peru
Amaru Tincopa Gallegos
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-61421-93-1
A4, pbk, Release Date: 2015
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 photos
and color profiles of selected aircraft in Peruvian markings.
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Portugese Fighter Colours 1919–1956
Luis ArmandoTavares, 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.
Finnish Fighter Colours 1939–1945 vol. 2
Kari Stenman, Karolina Hołda
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-44-9
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
Second volume covers Finnish Fighters used during WWII. Camouflage
and markings of the fighters obtained from France, USA, Germany, UK
and the USSR are described in unparalleled detail by the well-known
Finnish author Kari Stenman. Many unpublished photos, and color
profiles. Vol. 2 covers:
• Hawker Hurricane I & II
• Caudron CR 714
• Curtiss Hawk 75A
• Messerschmitt Bf 109 G
• VL Myrsky
• I-153
• I-15bis
• I-16
• LaGG-3
• Curtiss P-40M Warhawk
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Polish Fighter Colours 1939-1947
Bartłomiej Belcarz, Robert Gretzyngier,
Tomasz J. Kopański, Wojtek Matusiak, Wojciech Zmyślony
WHITE SERIES
A4, HB, 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.
Fouga Magister
Tine Soetaert
WHITE SERIES
ISBN 978-83-63678-38-8
A4, pba, Release Date: 2014
An illustrated technical history of the Fouga Magister – 1950s French
two-seat jet trainer. The different versions of the plane are described
and illustrated; all the changes in specification, equipment and performance are recorded. Drawings and data from the original technical manuals, full dimensional details and photographs of surviving
examples preserved in aviation museums illustrate all aspects of the
airframe, inside and out. Brief operational history of all export users
including Israel, Finland, Belgium, Katanga, Ireland, Brazil and others.
Color photographs and many pages of color illustrations complete the
book’s comprehensive coverage. About 40 color profiles. Profusely illustrated with photos, including walk-around section showing all aspects
of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals. Includes 1/72nd
and 1/48th scale plans, and color profiles showing many of the colorful
schemes applied to the Fouga Magister by its users, including anniversary schemes.
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French Bombers of WWII
José Fernandez, Patrick Loureau
WHITE SERIES
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
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.
Caudron CR.714 C1 Cyclone
The Ultimate Story
Bartłomiej Belcarz, Marek Ryś, Kari Stenman
OTHERS
ISBN 978-83-61421-26-9
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
This book describes, in previously untold detail, the story of the development and service of the Caudron 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.
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Vânător Romanian Hunter
The I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 in Ultimate Detail
Radu Brînzan
OTHERS
ISBN 978-83-63678-40-1
A4, HB, Date 2014
A detailed and comprehensive illustrated technical history of the
I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 – Romanian World War II fighter and groundattack aircraft. This elegant but little-known aircraft was the mainstay
of the Romanian air force’s fighter arm throughout WW2, involved in
fighting against both the Allies and then against the Axis. It was heavily
involved in aerial battles against USAAF heavy bombers attacking Romanian oil fields. The different versions of the plane are described and
illustrated; all the changes in specification, equipment and performance
are recorded. Drawings and data from the original technical manuals,
full dimensional details and photographs of the few surviving relics
preserved in aviation museums illustrate all aspects of the airframe, inside and out. Color photographs and many pages of color illustrations
complete the book’s comprehensive coverage. 60 color profiles. Profusely illustrated with photos, including walk-around section showing all
aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals. Includes
accurate 1/48th scale plans, and color profiles showing many of the
colorful schemes applied to the aircraft.
Il-2 Shturmovik
Viktor Povinsky
OTHERS
ISBN 978-83-63678-37-1
A4, HB, Release Date: 2014
An illustrated technical history of the most famous Soviet warplane
of World War Two, the Il-2 Shturmovik. Built in larger numbers than
any other aircraft, the Il-2 ground-attack and close-support aircraft was
perhaps the most important aircraft on the Eastern Front in WW2. The
different versions of the plane, from the prototypes to the final aircraft
of 1945 are described and illustrated; all the changes in specification,
equipment and performance are recorded. Drawings and data from the
original technical manuals, full dimensional details and photographs of
surviving examples preserved in aviation museums illustrate all aspects
of the airframe, inside and out. Wartime photographs and many pages
of color illustrations complete the book’s comprehensive coverage.
About 100 color profiles. Profusely illustrated with photos, including
walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams
from official manuals. Includes 1/72nd scale plans, and color profiles
showing camouflage and markings applied to the Shturmovik by its
users.
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Russian Aviation Colours 1909–1922
Camouflage and Markings Vol. 1 Early Years
Marat Khairulin, Boris Stepanov
OTHERS
ISBN 978-83-63678-48-7
A4, HB, Release Date: 2015
This book describes the history of the little-known emblems and distinctive markings of Russian military aviation from the early origins
of domestic military aviation up to the Russian exit from WW1. 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 book catalogues the differences
aviation motifs from the beginning of the formation of Russian military
aviation. The collected material is presented in a clear and attractive
form - color plates, reconstructed logos, and original photographs from
public and private archives. This book is intended for a wide audience
and at the same time will be a great help to researchers and historians
seriously engaged in the history of Russian military aviation. This profusely illustrated book covers all the aircraft used, 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 applied. Detailed color notes and precise descriptions and illustration of national markings over the period complete a book that
will be invaluable to aircraft enthusiasts, historians and modelers.
Polskie Konstrukcje Lotnicze
w Rumunii 1933 – 1946 tom IV cz. 3
Dan Antoniu
POLISH TEXT
ISBN 978-83-63678-67-8
A4, HB, Date 2014
Kolejny tom poświęcony historii polskich konstrukcji. Tym razem jest
to zbiór w większości niepublikowanych fotografii (blisko 600) przedstawiajacych losy samolotów polskich po kampanii wrześniowej oraz
produkowanych w Rumunii na licencji polskiej. Autor jest uznanym
autorytetem w tej dziedzinie w Europie, zaś powyższa książka jest
jego polskim debiutem.
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Polish Wings No. 18
Breguet 19 / Farman F68 Goliath / Amiot 123
Bartłomiej Belcarz
POLISH WINGS
ISBN 978-83-63678-14-2
A4, pbk, Date 2015
This new book in the Polish Wings series tells the story of three betweenthe-wars French aircraft – the Breguet 19, the F 68 Farman Goliath and the Amiot 123. The Polish Breguet 19 was made famous by
the epic Bolesław Orliński flight from Warsaw to Tokyo and back. The
Farman F 68 Goliath was a giant bomber for its time. Many previously
unpublished photos, and colour profiles.
Polish Wings No. 19
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 and Polish Versions
Lechosław Musiałkowski
POLISH WINGS
ISBN 978-83-63678-27-2
A4, pbk, 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.
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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, 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.
Polish Wings No. 21
MiG-29 “Kościuszko Squadron” Commemorative Scheme
Wojtek Matusiak, Robert Gretzyngier
POLISH WINGS
ISBN 978-83-63678-64-7
A4, pbk, Date 2015
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.
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