MMP Books 49913 Orange Series: Bristol’s Buckingham, Brigand and Buckmaster EN

MMP Books 49913 Orange Series is a unique, richly illustrated historical publication in English, which presents in detail the fascinating history of three British aircraft: Bristol Buckingham, Brigand, and Buckmaster. It is an exceptional source both for aircraft modelers and aviation history enthusiasts, providing numerous technical details, historical facts, and inspiring archival photographs.

• Category: Modeling Book / Aviation Monograph
• Language: English
• Page count: Comprehensive and richly illustrated content
• Publisher: MMP Books, a renowned publisher known for high-quality publications for modelers and aviation historians

The monograph discusses in depth the designs developed by Bristol Aircraft Company: the medium-range bomber Bristol Buckingham (Type 163), its derivative – Bristol Brigand (Type 164), as well as the Buckmaster training aircraft. The publication is based on archival documents, reports, and photographs, making it a reliable guide for anyone wishing to faithfully reproduce these aircraft as scale models.

Historical context of the featured aircraft:

• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Service period: World War II, post-war period (up to 1953)
• Examples of use:
  • Buckingham: developed as a successor to the Blenheim, but most examples never entered active combat service
  • Brigand: intensively used during the Malayan Emergency as a dive bomber; performed over 3,500 missions against communist guerillas
  • Buckmaster: dedicated to training pilots of new bombers

The publication contains numerous technical drawings, diagrams, color profiles, and unique photographs, which can be invaluable aids for modelers building replicas in popular scales such as 1/32, 1/48, or 1/72. Thanks to clear descriptions, even less experienced hobbyists will be able to expand their knowledge of British military aviation at the end of the war and in the early years of peace.

Why do we recommend this book?

MMP Books 49913 is recommended for:

• experienced aircraft modelers looking for authentic source materials,
• aviation historians interested in unique RAF projects,
• collectors of specialist literature.

If you want to recreate some of the lesser-known but fascinating British aircraft from World War II and the post-war period, this publication is the perfect addition to your modeling library!