MMP Books 78487 Russian Aviation Colours 1909-1922: Vol 1 EN is a unique, richly illustrated publication in English, released in A4 format. The book contains as many as 176 full-color pages and is intended for aircraft modelers, military history enthusiasts, and professional military historians alike. This is the first volume of a unique series devoted to the colors and markings of Russian military aviation from 1909 to 1922, covering the early days of Russian military aviation, participation in World War I, and the turbulent times of the revolution and civil war.

• Category: modeling literature, aviation publication, historical-modeling guide
• Historical period: 1909-1922 (World War I, the fall of the Tsar, Russian Civil War)
• Country: Russia (Russian Empire, Soviet Russia, White Army)
• Format: A4, 176 pages, entirely in color
• Language: English
• Contents: detailed historical descriptions, numerous archival photographs, color profiles, reconstructions of insignia and emblems of aviation units, and highly accurate color samples

The publication analyzes and presents the emblems, markings, and paint schemes used by Russian air formations—including the elite aviators of the Russian Empire as well as the air forces of the Red Army and the White Movement. The authors have gathered a wealth of illustrative material, often publishing photographs and drawings previously inaccessible to a broader audience. Each aircraft is presented with an explanation of the historical context, a brief service description, and—particularly important for modelers—a precise description of colors and markings.

The book is an invaluable reference source for those building aircraft models in 1/32, 1/48, or 1/72 scale from the World War I era and the internal conflicts of early 20th-century Russia. We highly recommend it both to experienced modelers seeking historically accurate representations and to hobbyists interested in Russian military aviation. Excellent legibility, clarity of scheme presentation, and extensive illustrative material allow the complexity level to be rated at 1/5—making the publication also accessible to beginner enthusiasts.

MMP Books 78487 Russian Aviation Colours 1909-1922: Vol 1 EN—a complete and inspiring compendium that will perfectly complement any aircraft modeler’s workshop!