Stratus 21207 French Wings No. 1 Latecoere 290 & 298 is a unique publication for enthusiasts of French aviation history and model aircraft lovers. This book opens a new series, "French Wings," dedicated to detailed documentation of aircraft used by the French Air Forces – Aeronavale. It offers a richly illustrated, comprehensive overview of the history of two key French military seaplanes: the Latecoere 290 and Latecoere 298.

• Book format: softcover, A4 – convenient for modeling work as well as a guide for collectors and historians
• Number of pages: 80 pages, including as many as 40 in color, allowing for an in-depth study of details and colors of various aircraft versions
• Historical description of the aircraft: The Latecoere 290 and 298 were French maritime reconnaissance and torpedo planes, used by the French Navy during the interwar period, World War II, and shortly after. They served, among others, in operations in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic. The Latecoere 298 particularly distinguished itself in heroic attempts to stop the German invasion in 1940. These aircraft were symbols of the French naval forces up until the 1950s.
• Sample use: The book presents painting schemes and markings of these unique machines, covering different versions and camouflage changes throughout their years of service – which is extremely valuable for modelers wishing to recreate them in 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32 scale.
• Historical period: 1930s, World War II, post-war period up to the early 1950s.
• Edition: High-quality print, softcover, many archival and contemporary photos, numerous color profiles, and camouflage drawings.
• Intended for: The book is an excellent choice for plastic modelers, resin model creators and detailers, as well as for collectors and anyone interested in the history of French military aviation. This publication is an invaluable reference when building models of the Latecoere 290 and 298.

Product category: model literature, reference book for aircraft modeling.

Difficulty of use: 1/5 – the book is easy to use, very clear, ideal both for beginner modelers and experienced collectors.

The exceptional substantive value of this title, the wealth of archival photographs and color profiles, make Stratus 21207 French Wings No. 1 Latecoere 290 & 298 a must-have on the shelf of every historical modeling enthusiast and lover of 20th-century French aviation. Highly recommended!