Stratus 78272 Polish Wings No. 19 Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 and Polish Versions EN

Stratus 78272 Polish Wings No. 19 Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 and Polish Versions EN is a unique book devoted not only to the Soviet MiG-17 fighter but also its Polish variants and their service in Polish military aviation. The publication was prepared in English by renowned author Lechosław Musiałkowski, with graphic design by Karolina Hołda – her colorful illustrations and camouflage side views will attract the attention of every aviation enthusiast.

• Category: Modeling Literature / Aviation Monographs
• Format: A4 – convenient for working on models
• Number of pages: 88, full color
• Release date: 3 November 2015
• Language: English
• Catalogue number: PW 19
• Additions: A3 insert with operational stencils
• ISBN: 978-8363678272

The book presents a comprehensive, richly illustrated history of the MiG-17 aircraft as well as the Polish licensed versions such as Lim-5, Lim-5P, Lim-5R, Lim-5M, Lim-6, Lim-6bis and Lim-6M. The MiG-17 was a Soviet supersonic jet fighter used from the early 1950s, and in the Polish Air Force it served until the 1980s. Its period of use falls during the Cold War; Polish Lims participated in, among other things, daily air defense patrols of the People's Republic of Poland and numerous Warsaw Pact exercises.

A valuable advantage of the publication is the previously unpublished archival photographs and original, detailed drawings of paint schemes and camouflage. The A3-format insert containing operational stencils is a useful resource for modelers seeking to prepare authentic aircraft markings.

We recommend the Stratus Polish Wings No. 19 book to advanced modelers and aviation enthusiasts who seek reliable historical information and inspiration for recreating the Polish variants of the MiG-17 and Lim in scale. It will be especially appreciated by plastic model builders in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scale, for whom painting details and original schemes are extremely important. We rate the difficulty of using the historical materials from the book as 2/5 – the publication is clear and user-friendly, though the wealth of information will satisfy the most demanding readers.

Summary: the perfect source for reconstructing Polish MiG-17s and Lims, unique photos, full color, additional insert, professional content. An irreplaceable proposition for fans of Polish military aviation history and modelers!