{"product_id":"russian-aircraft-of-world-war-ii-1939-1945","title":"Russian Aircraft of World War II: 1939-1945","description":"Russian Aircraft of World War II: 1939-1945\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganised chronologically by type, Russian Aircraft of World War II offers a highly-illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force during World War II. The book provides a comprehensive survey of combat aircraft, from the compact, revolutionary Polikarpov I-16 fighter of the Winter War in Finland, to the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik and Petlyakov Pe-2, two of the outstanding ground-attack aircraft of the Eastern Front campaign. All the major and many minor types are featured, including fighters, dive-bombers, ground-attack aircraft, night bombers, strategic bombers and reconnaissance and transport aircraft. This includes both well-known models, such as the classic MiG-3 fighter and Ilyushin Il-4 bomber, through lend-lease aircraft like the Douglas A-20 and Bell P-39, to lesser-known models, including the Yermolayev Yer-2 medium bomber and Bereznyak-Isayev BI-1 rocket-propelled interceptor. Each featured profile includes authentic markings and colour schemes, while every separate model is accompanied by exhaustive specifications. Packed with 110 full-colour artworks with detailed specifications, Russian Aircraft of World War II is a key reference guide for military modellers and World War II enthusiasts.  AUTHOR: Edward Ward is a writer and illustrator who has written on a variety of aviation subjects for over ten years. He has produced many articles for aviation journals both in print and online and is a regular contributor to the Hush Kit aviation blog. Edward lives with his wife and daughter in Sydney, Australia.   SELLING POINTS: .  Complete guide to aircraft flown by the Soviet Air Force during World War II .  Contains 110 detailed artworks with accurate markings and camouflage schemes .  Includes specifications, variants and production data  110 artworks and 30 photos","brand":"NATIONWIDE BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41974614032517,"sku":"PR450214","price":72.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/russian-aircraft-of-world-war-ii-1939-1945_TU6A6JOKI51O.jpg?v=1791755453","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.co.nz\/products\/russian-aircraft-of-world-war-ii-1939-1945","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}