Stratus Polish Wings No. 21 MiG-29 'Kościuszko Squadron' Commemorative Schemes EN is a unique, richly illustrated book for military aviation enthusiasts and modelers interested in contemporary combat aircraft. This English-language monograph is part of the acclaimed "Polish Wings" series and is dedicated to the exceptional paint schemes of the MiG-29 fighter used by the Polish Kościuszko Squadron.

Product Specifications

• Number of pages: 80 (all in full color)
• Format: A4 – ideal for reading and illustration analysis
• ISBN: 978-83-63678-64-7
• Catalog code: PW 21
• Publication date: September 30, 2016
• Book type: illustrated album – a guide to aircraft painting schemes
• Language: English

Historical Overview and Contents

MiG-29 fighters, used by the Polish Air Force since the 1990s (modern era, post-Cold War period), are among the most recognizable aircraft of their class in Central and Eastern Europe. The book presents the unique paint schemes applied to aircraft of the 1st Tactical Aviation Squadron named after Tadeusz Kościuszko (Kościuszko Squadron), commemorating distinguished pilots who fought in the air forces during World War II and the postwar period. These schemes were created by professional graphic designers and aviation enthusiasts, and the book documents the design process, implementation, and historical background of each of the dozen or so featured variants.

What will you find inside?

• Over 200 high-quality, color photographs of MiG-29s in commemorative liveries
• Detailed color side profiles of all paint scheme variants
• Biographical descriptions of the heroes commemorated on the fuselages of the fighters
• Several firsthand accounts from those who designed and executed the paint schemes
• Information useful for modelers preparing replicas in 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32 scale

Who is it for and why is it worth it?

This publication is an invaluable resource for both advanced and beginner modelers who wish to accurately replicate Polish MiG-29s with historical commemorative schemes. It contains extensive photographic and illustrative documentation, with each illustration described in detail. For this reason, the book is an ideal reference for model painters and aviation historians alike. Level of difficulty for modeling techniques inspired by this publication: 1-5 (for all skill levels).

Category: Modeling Literature / Book – guide for modelers and aviation history enthusiasts