Stratus 78098 Polish Wings No. 17 PZL.23 Karaś & Others (EN)

Stratus 78098 Polish Wings No. 17 PZL.23 Karaś & Others EN is a unique publication created for demanding modelers and aviation history enthusiasts. This English-language book by Tomasz J. Kopański, illustrated by Karolina Hołda, thoroughly presents the history and construction details of the Polish bomber aircraft PZL.23 Karaś and its successors, such as the PZL.46 Sum.

Published in A4 format, the 88-page, full-color book assembles over 200 archival photographs, many of which are published for the first time. Readers will also find an extensive set of color aircraft profiles that faithfully recreate historical paint schemes and technical details. The included illustrations and graphic materials were prepared based on the latest historical research, making this an excellent source for modelers who care about the authenticity of their models and dioramas.

PZL.23 Karaś, the main subject of this volume, was the primary light bomber of the Polish Army in September 1939, during the Polish Campaign at the start of World War II. Outside of Poland, Karaś aircraft also served with the air forces of Bulgaria and Romania. Their involvement in combat operations during both the September 1939 defense and in training and reconnaissance missions is presented in a broad historical context.

The book belongs to the "historical/literature modeling" category and is an invaluable supplementary aid for creators of plastic models in scales 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32. High-quality paper and binding ensure the publication’s durability, and the clear layout makes it easy to quickly find the information you need.

• Format: A4, 88 pages, full color
• Author: Tomasz J. Kopański; Illustrations: Karolina Hołda
• Over 200 unique archival photographs
• Color profiles of PZL.23 Karaś and PZL.46 Sum aircraft
• Historical period: World War II (September Campaign and postwar periods)
• Language: English
• The perfect aid and inspiration for modelers and aviation historians

We especially recommend Stratus 78098 Polish Wings No. 17 to modelers and aviation historians looking for detailed iconographic sources and color inspiration for building historical Polish bomber aircraft models. The usage difficulty of the book is rated 1/5 – excellent for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts. It is an essential item in the library of every modeler interested in Polish aviation from the World War II era.