Book reviews
Book Review: A history of the Schneider Trophy Air Races
Many modellers and aviation enthusiasts are big fans of Schneider Trophy aircraft – AMW’s editorial staff are no exception, so this Pen & Sword history of the competition was very hotly anticipated in our office.
Book Review: Images of War Early Jet Fighters photoguide
Following a book covering British and American jet aircraft in the decade after World War Two, this photographic study of several European countries’ efforts (plus a few outside of this continent) is a worthy successor.
Book Review: Pen & Sword's guide to British Trawlers and Drifters
When it comes to the Royal Navy during the two World Wars, all attention goes to warships, yet the most numerous vessels were converted fishing boats, and these varied types are described in this fourth volume dedicated to the drawings and plans of renowned draughtsman John Lambert.
Book Review: Schiffer's Sherman Tank Guide Vol.6
In what appears to be its final Legends of Warfare book devoted to the M4 Sherman (five preceding publications have tackled various sub-types), Schiffer has opted to examine recovery vehicles – sometimes known as wreckers – based on the tank.
Book Review: Pen & Sword's Images of War M1 Abrams
Known by its crews as ‘The Beast’, the M1 Abrams as been at the forefront of US armoured warfare for more than 40 years, and this superb photo montage tracks the type from development to battlefield.
Book Review: IBN Editore Reggiane Re.2005 Saguttario
Though its late-war introduction and limited production prevented great impact during World War Two, the Italian Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario (Saggitarius/archer) fighter aircraft is a fascinating subject – especially when studied via IBN Editore’s updated guide.
Book Review: Guideline Warpaint Ilyushin Il-28
There may not be many kit representations of the Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle, but as Guideline’s Warpaint title reveals, the type remained popular with users around the globe – even after its scheduled retirement.
Book Review: Crowood Modelling German World War 1 Aircraft
Modellers wanting to start building German World War One aircraft will find much on offer in this helpful ‘how-to’ guide’ from Crowood.
Book Review: Pen & Sword's Images of War The Hawker Hunter
While it’s great to see Pen & Sword’s Images of War collection expand to cover subjects outside of the two world wars, the format’s black-and-white images limit the appeal when a more modern type is featured – as here with the Hawker Hunter.
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With new kits from Polish firms IBG Models and Arma Hobby drawing modellers’ attention to the type, the country’s PZL P.11 fighter is a popular subject and MMP books has capitalised with its Yellow Series publication.