MMP Books 58211 White Series: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in Foreign Service EN is a unique English-language publication dedicated to the legendary American four-engine bomber – the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress – presented from the unique perspective of its service outside the United States. The book contains 96 A4-format pages, including 8 pages richly illustrated with color photographs, making it a valuable and unique compendium of knowledge for both aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers.

• Scope: The B-17 in foreign service – Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan, USSR, Yugoslavia.
• Historical period: Mainly World War II and the first decades of the Cold War – this publication presents B-17 operations from 1940 to the 1960s.
• Applications: In addition to strategic bombing, B-17s were adapted for various uses including VIP transport, maritime reconnaissance, technical research, aerial mapping, and trans-Atlantic mail transport.
• Contents: Numerous photographs, diagrams, unique details and historical curiosities concerning specific airframes used by different countries.
• Material: High-quality paper, softcover binding.
• Category: Modeling book, historical monograph – an ideal reference for plastic and resin modelers as well as aviation enthusiasts.

Why do we recommend it?
The book MMP Books 58211 White Series: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in Foreign Service is an excellent source of inspiration and a reliable guide for modelers of all skill levels (difficulty level: 1/5). Clear layout, rich iconography, and rarely published photographs allow you to recreate unique paint schemes and aircraft details from lesser-known operators, making your models stand out at any exhibition. If you model in 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32 scale and appreciate original historical subjects – this publication is a must-have!

Summary:
This is a title we especially recommend to all collectors and aviation history lovers, as well as modelers looking for authentic and rarely seen B-17 variants. This publication effectively supports model building and broadens historical horizons, guaranteeing the highest source quality of information.