Stratus 27018 Polish Wings No. 35. Supermarine Spitfire V. Polish Squadrons over Dieppe EN

Stratus 27018 Polish Wings No. 35. Supermarine Spitfire V. Polish Squadrons over Dieppe EN is an exceptional publication from Stratus, dedicated to modelers, aviation historians, and all military enthusiasts interested in the contribution of the Polish Air Force to one of the most important battles of World War II. The book was created to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing at Dieppe, which took place on August 19, 1942, and offers a comprehensive, richly illustrated monograph of the involvement of Polish fighter wings equipped with Supermarine Spitfire V fighters.

Author Wojtek Matusiak and illustrator Robert Grudzień provide readers with a detailed account of the operations of the Polish squadrons, particularly 303 and 317, which, flying Spitfires Mk V, significantly outperformed other Allied units in the number of aerial victories—no less than 17% of all air successes during the Dieppe operation are credited to Polish pilots. Despite using the older Spitfire variant (while other squadrons flew the newer Spitfires IX), the Polish squadrons showed remarkable effectiveness, providing crucial support to the Allied landing and substantially boosting troop morale.

• The publication is written in English, making it ideal for foreign modelers and collectors as well.
• 96 pages in full color, A4 format, soft cover.
• The edition includes hundreds of high-quality archival photos and drawings depicting Spitfires V from Polish squadrons.
• The book presents the Spitfire V models used by the Polish Air Force during World War II, in 1942.
• It describes air operations as part of one of the most important campaigns on the Western Front during that period.
• Category: Modeling publications, historical literature

This product is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers—it constitutes an invaluable reference source during the construction of models in popular scales of 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, guaranteeing historically accurate colors and markings. It is also an excellent choice for those exploring the topic of Polish airmen in the West or for military collectors.

Level of difficulty using the book in the context of modeling: 1/5—the publication is very user-friendly and comprehensible, rich in photos and diagrams.

The Stratus 27018 Polish Wings No. 35 edition stands out for its exceptional graphic and substantive quality, making it a key item in the library of every aviation history and World War II aircraft modeling enthusiast.