{"product_id":"70757-kagero-3040-curtiss-p-40-vol-ii-en","title":"Kagero 3040 Curtiss P-40 vol. II EN","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n  \n    \u003ch2\u003eKagero 3040 Curtiss P-40 vol. II EN – fighter aircraft monograph\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKagero 3040 Curtiss P-40 vol. II EN\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second part of a comprehensive monograph dedicated to the iconic American fighter plane Curtiss P-40. The publication, authored by Krzysztof Janowicz (ISBN 978-83-61220-23-7), presents the most extensive analysis of the combat usage of this aircraft in the Far East and the Pacific region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality modeling book \/ aviation monograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagero Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover, richly illustrated with technical drawings and archival photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical description:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Curtiss P-40 is one of the most important fighter aircraft used by the Allies during \u003cem\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/em\u003e. This plane gained fame through its involvement with the legendary \"Flying Tigers\" in China and Burma at the turn of 1941–1942. It also fought fiercely during the Japanese southern offensive, defending Australia, and took part in air battles over the Solomon Islands, Rabaul, and New Guinea. A valuable part of the book is the description of the participation of Australian and New Zealand units, as well as the stories of Chinese squadrons flying the P-40 Warhawk in the final years of the war. The publication also presents the post-war use of the P-40 in Dutch service during the conflicts in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainly World War II, occasionally post-war (1940s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA, China, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality coated paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis publication is dedicated both to advanced aircraft modelers and military history enthusiasts. It is an excellent source of inspiration when building plastic models of the Curtiss P-40 aircraft in 1\/72, 1\/48, 1\/32, and 1\/24 scale. The rich photographic and profile material included in the book allows for faithful reproduction of historical paint schemes and markings from different theaters of war. Additionally, the list of aces enables the precise selection of appropriate markings for a chosen P-40 example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor whom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical modelers, aviation enthusiasts, military literature collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of usage difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/5 (book – easy to understand, excellent for expanding knowledge and planning models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e this monograph as an indispensable aid for every modeler who wants to give their aircraft models historical depth and detail consistent with the facts. An excellent choice for the modeler’s workshop and the library of any World War II aviation enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"KAGERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54750527979854,"sku":"KAG3040","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/c93f8d3589cca6248f139dc09b681060.jpg?v=1756074132","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/de\/products\/70757-kagero-3040-curtiss-p-40-vol-ii-en","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}