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The mainstay of the Panzerwaffe was the Panzer division. These consisted of a panzer brigade (two tank regiments) and two motorised or mechanised infantry regiments. All forces of a Panzer division were mobile. Support elements included self-propelled artillery, self-propelled anti-tank, and armoured reconnaissance cars. After the campaigns in Poland and France, the Panzer divisions were reduced in size, with only one Panzerregiment per Division. This move was taken to allow the creation of several new divisions with the available tanks.
During World War II the German army also fielded a number of Panzergrenadier divisions consisting of motorised infantry (or armoured infantry for some of the battalions, when sufficient half-tracked armoured carriers were available), with self-propelled artillery and Jagdpanzer, and in some cases a significant panzer component.
This is a guide to the camouflage and markings used by the Panzerwaffe (German tanks and associate equipment) in Poland in 1944, featuring 44 colour profiles and Including free decals.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
During World War II the German army also fielded a number of Panzergrenadier divisions consisting of motorised infantry (or armoured infantry for some of the battalions, when sufficient half-tracked armoured carriers were available), with self-propelled artillery and Jagdpanzer, and in some cases a significant panzer component.
This is a guide to the camouflage and markings used by the Panzerwaffe (German tanks and associate equipment) in Poland in 1944, featuring 44 colour profiles and Including free decals.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
Battle of Britain Part I
by Arkadiusz Wrobel, Janusz Swiation, and Mariusz Lukasik
Published 5 January 2010
Illustrated colour reference guide to the terrifying Battle of Britain. Features 47 colour profiles and 2 views of aircraft that saw service in the battle – in particular Messerschmitts, Heinkel and Junkers aircraft. Includes masking foil and decals.
A crucial turning point of WWII, the German airforce’s 1940 campaign against Britain was the first campaign to have been entirely carried out by aircraft. It pitched the German Messerschmitt Bf 109E and the Bf 110C against the British Hurricane Mk 1 and the Spitfire Mk 1. The Bf 109E and the Spitfire were particularly well-matched in speed and agility.
There were four phases to the battle, starting with the conflicts over the Channel from 10 July, through to the attacks on coastal airfields, inland airfields and British towns and cities. These required the usage of a variety of aircraft, such as the German bombers the Heinkel He 111, the Dornier Do 17, and the Junkers Ju 88.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
A crucial turning point of WWII, the German airforce’s 1940 campaign against Britain was the first campaign to have been entirely carried out by aircraft. It pitched the German Messerschmitt Bf 109E and the Bf 110C against the British Hurricane Mk 1 and the Spitfire Mk 1. The Bf 109E and the Spitfire were particularly well-matched in speed and agility.
There were four phases to the battle, starting with the conflicts over the Channel from 10 July, through to the attacks on coastal airfields, inland airfields and British towns and cities. These required the usage of a variety of aircraft, such as the German bombers the Heinkel He 111, the Dornier Do 17, and the Junkers Ju 88.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
An illustrated overview of late war Luftwaffe fighter types and their colour schemes and codes, plus an extensive range of colour profiles (both port and starboard) and plan views illustrating 15 aircraft. Includes the Focke Wulf 190, which was employed as a "workhorse", and suitable for a wide variety of roles, including air superiority fighter, strike fighter, ground-attack aircraft, escort fighter, and was operated with less success as a night fighter; the Messerschmitt Bf109s, which included such features as an all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear. and Me262As, the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Also includes bonus decals.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
Operation Bodenplatte
by Arkadiusz Wrobel, Tomasz Szlagor, and Janusz Swiatlon
Published 1 July 2010
Launched on January 1, 1945, Operation Bodenplatte was an attempt by the Luftwaffe to cripple Allied air forces in the Low Countries of Europe during the Second World War. The Germans husbanded their resources in the preceding months at the expense of the Defence of the Reich units in what was a last-ditch effort to keep up the momentum of the German Army during the stagnant stage of the Battle of the Bulge.
The operation was a Pyrrhic success for the Luftwaffe as the losses suffered by the German air arm were irreplaceable. The losses of the Allied Air Forces were replaced within weeks. The operation failed to achieve air superiority, even temporarily, for the Luftwaffe and the German Army continued to be exposed to air attack. Bodenplatte was the final major Luftwaffe offensive during World War II.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
The operation was a Pyrrhic success for the Luftwaffe as the losses suffered by the German air arm were irreplaceable. The losses of the Allied Air Forces were replaced within weeks. The operation failed to achieve air superiority, even temporarily, for the Luftwaffe and the German Army continued to be exposed to air attack. Bodenplatte was the final major Luftwaffe offensive during World War II.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 in North Africa
by Maciej Goralczyk and Arkadiusz Wrobel
Published 1 March 2011
World War II
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt in the early 1930s. It was one of the first true modern fighters of the era. Having gone through its baptism of fire in the Spanish Civil War, the Bf 109 was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II.
Part of a series of highly illustrated colour reference books, the numerous colour profiles and 3 views of the variants of the Bf 109 show the distinctive sandy colouring essential for desert combat to full effect.
This volume also includes a decal sheet with 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 individual markings.
About Topcolors
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals.
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt in the early 1930s. It was one of the first true modern fighters of the era. Having gone through its baptism of fire in the Spanish Civil War, the Bf 109 was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II.
Part of a series of highly illustrated colour reference books, the numerous colour profiles and 3 views of the variants of the Bf 109 show the distinctive sandy colouring essential for desert combat to full effect.
This volume also includes a decal sheet with 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 individual markings.
About Topcolors
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals.
Fighters Over Japan Part 1
by Leszek A. Wieliczko, Tomasz Szlagor, and Janusz Swiatlon
Published 5 January 2010
First in a series featuring 29 colour profiles and 2 views of fighters over Japan. This volume covers the Kawasaki Ki-61 I Hien, which was the only mass-produced Japanese fighter of the war to use a liquid-cooled inline V engine; the Mitsubishi Ki-46 III Otsu Hei; Nakajima Ki 44-II, an outstanding interceptor; Republic P-47N 1 RE Thunderbolt, the biggest, heaviest and most expensive fighter aircraft in history to be powered by a single reciprocating engine; the North American P-51 D Mustang plus others. Includes free decals.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
This book is the perfect illustrated reference for all those interested in knowing more about the aircraft involved in the infamous Battle of Britain, 1940.
The book contains colour profiles of the following British and German fighters:
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (X4382) coded LO-G of No 602. Sqn RAF
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (N3249) coded QJ-P of No 92. Sqn RAF
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (X4474) coded QV-I of No 19. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (V7607) coded DT-H of No 257. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (P3143) coded NN-D of No 310. Sqn RAF (czeski)
Hurricane Mk.I (P3144) coded GZ-B of No 32. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (V7504) coded RF-G of No 303. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (V6941) coded WX-W of No 302. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (P2923) coded VY-R of No 85. Sqn RAF
Bf 109 E-1; W.Nr. 3367, 'Red 14', 5./JG 52
Bf 109 E-3; W.Nr. 1155, 'Black 11', 5./JG 3
Bf 109 E-3; 'Black 1', dowódca 5./JG 51
Bf 109 E-4; W.Nr. 5153, 'Yellow 5', 9./JG 3
Bf 109 E-4; W.Nr. 1641, 'Black 6', 2./JG 51
Bf 109 E-4; W.Nr. 5159, 'White 9', 1./JG 2
Bf 109 E-4; 'Black Chevron', III./JG 53
Bf 110 D-0/B; W.Nr. 3371, coded S9+AH, Erprobungsgruppe 210
Bf 110 C-5; coded 5F+MM from 4.(F)/14*
The book contains colour profiles of the following British and German fighters:
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (X4382) coded LO-G of No 602. Sqn RAF
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (N3249) coded QJ-P of No 92. Sqn RAF
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (X4474) coded QV-I of No 19. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (V7607) coded DT-H of No 257. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (P3143) coded NN-D of No 310. Sqn RAF (czeski)
Hurricane Mk.I (P3144) coded GZ-B of No 32. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (V7504) coded RF-G of No 303. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (V6941) coded WX-W of No 302. Sqn RAF
Hurricane Mk.I (P2923) coded VY-R of No 85. Sqn RAF
Bf 109 E-1; W.Nr. 3367, 'Red 14', 5./JG 52
Bf 109 E-3; W.Nr. 1155, 'Black 11', 5./JG 3
Bf 109 E-3; 'Black 1', dowódca 5./JG 51
Bf 109 E-4; W.Nr. 5153, 'Yellow 5', 9./JG 3
Bf 109 E-4; W.Nr. 1641, 'Black 6', 2./JG 51
Bf 109 E-4; W.Nr. 5159, 'White 9', 1./JG 2
Bf 109 E-4; 'Black Chevron', III./JG 53
Bf 110 D-0/B; W.Nr. 3371, coded S9+AH, Erprobungsgruppe 210
Bf 110 C-5; coded 5F+MM from 4.(F)/14*
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.
The Spitfire was designed as a short-range high-performance interceptor aircraft with an elliptical wing, allowing a higher top speed than several contemporary fighters, including the Hawker Hurricane.
Supermarine developed a two-seat variant known as the Mk VIII to be used for training.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
The Spitfire was designed as a short-range high-performance interceptor aircraft with an elliptical wing, allowing a higher top speed than several contemporary fighters, including the Hawker Hurricane.
Supermarine developed a two-seat variant known as the Mk VIII to be used for training.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
• A complete modeller’s guide to the most deadly plane of World War II
The first Bf 109s saw service in the Spanish Civil War. By September 1939, the Bf 109 became the mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe by World War II, replacing the biplane fighters, and was instrumental in gaining air superiority for the Wehrmacht during the Blitzkrieg. During the Battle of Britain the type was pressed into new roles as an escort fighter, a role it was not originally designed for, and was widely employed as a fighter-bomber as well as for photo-reconnaissance. Despite mixed results over Britain, with the introduction of the improved Bf 109F into widespread operational service in the spring of 1941, the type proved again to be an effective fighter during the Invasion of Yugoslavia, the Battle of Crete and Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the USSR and during the Siege of Malta.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
The first Bf 109s saw service in the Spanish Civil War. By September 1939, the Bf 109 became the mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe by World War II, replacing the biplane fighters, and was instrumental in gaining air superiority for the Wehrmacht during the Blitzkrieg. During the Battle of Britain the type was pressed into new roles as an escort fighter, a role it was not originally designed for, and was widely employed as a fighter-bomber as well as for photo-reconnaissance. Despite mixed results over Britain, with the introduction of the improved Bf 109F into widespread operational service in the spring of 1941, the type proved again to be an effective fighter during the Invasion of Yugoslavia, the Battle of Crete and Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the USSR and during the Siege of Malta.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
The Supermarine Spitfire was an iconic British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout World War II. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.
There were 24 marks of Spitfire and many sub-variants. These covered the Spitfire in development from the Merlin to Griffon engines, the high-speed photo-reconnaissance variants and the different wing configurations. The Mk XVIe was produced during the latter half of World War II and was created as an improvement on the Mk IX Spitfire. With the introduction of the Packard Merlin engine, the Mk XVIe was a noteworthy addition to Britain’s fighter aircrafts.
About Topcolors
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war.
There were 24 marks of Spitfire and many sub-variants. These covered the Spitfire in development from the Merlin to Griffon engines, the high-speed photo-reconnaissance variants and the different wing configurations. The Mk XVIe was produced during the latter half of World War II and was created as an improvement on the Mk IX Spitfire. With the introduction of the Packard Merlin engine, the Mk XVIe was a noteworthy addition to Britain’s fighter aircrafts.
About Topcolors
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war.
Fighters Over Italy
by Mariusz Lukasik, Tomasz Szlagor, and Janusz Swiatlon
Published 5 January 2010
Illustrated colour reference guide to classic US, Italian, German and British World War II fighter aircrafts.
With 45 colour profiles, markings, codes, camouflage schemes, and free decals, this is a must for modellers.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
With 45 colour profiles, markings, codes, camouflage schemes, and free decals, this is a must for modellers.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
This highly detailed series, Topcolors, continues with In Defence of the Reich, featuring 8 colour profiles of the Luftwaffe’s most formidable fighters; the Messerschmitt Bf 109, which first saw operational service during the Spanish Civil War and was still in service at the end of World War II, during which time it was the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force; and the Focke Wulf 190, which quickly proved to be superior in all but turn radius to the Royal Air Force's main front line fighter, the Spitfire Mk. V.
Each profile shows side and plan views in amazing detail, an invaluable aid to any modelling enthusiast.
About Topcolors
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war.
Each profile shows side and plan views in amazing detail, an invaluable aid to any modelling enthusiast.
About Topcolors
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war.
Illustrated colour reference guide to classic fighter aircraft, the P-38 Lightning, with 36 colour profiles, camouflage, markings, and plan views of aircraft that saw service.
An American model, the P-38 Lightning was a fighter aircraft deployed in WWII, most successfully for the so-called`Pacific Theater of Operations’ and the `China-Burma-India Theater of Operations’. Its distinctive design involved twin booms but only one central nacelle which earned it the nicknames “fork-tailed devil” and “two planes, one pilot” by its enemies.
The versatility of the P-38 Lightning allowed it to perform several functions, such as level bombing, dive bombing and photo reconnaissance missions as well as its tradition role as a long range fighter.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
An American model, the P-38 Lightning was a fighter aircraft deployed in WWII, most successfully for the so-called`Pacific Theater of Operations’ and the `China-Burma-India Theater of Operations’. Its distinctive design involved twin booms but only one central nacelle which earned it the nicknames “fork-tailed devil” and “two planes, one pilot” by its enemies.
The versatility of the P-38 Lightning allowed it to perform several functions, such as level bombing, dive bombing and photo reconnaissance missions as well as its tradition role as a long range fighter.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
At the start of the air war over France, The Royal Air Force Bomber Command sent over Fairey Battle light bomber squadrons as part of the "Advanced Air Striking Force'. For a few quiet days the Battles flew along the frontier unescorted, until they were attacked by German Me Bf109 EMIL fighters and two squadrons of Hurricane escorts were added to their force. As well as Hurricanes, there were Gladiator biplane fighters in France, though no Spitfires, being busy elsewhere, and the Spitfire was the only RAF fighter that could fight the EMIL on equal terms.
This book details in full colour all the aircraft involved in the fight over France, containing numerous colour profiles, with full markings and insignia shown. Hurricanes, Fairey Battles, and Blenheims are just some of the aircraft featured. This is a complete illustrated reference for all those interested in the end of The Phoney War and the true start of the bloodiest conflict the world has ever seen.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
This book details in full colour all the aircraft involved in the fight over France, containing numerous colour profiles, with full markings and insignia shown. Hurricanes, Fairey Battles, and Blenheims are just some of the aircraft featured. This is a complete illustrated reference for all those interested in the end of The Phoney War and the true start of the bloodiest conflict the world has ever seen.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
Panther is the common name of a medium tank fielded by Nazi Germany in World War II that served from mid-1943 to the end of the European war in 1945. It was intended as a counter to the T-34, and to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV; while never replacing the latter, it served alongside it, as well as the heavier Tiger tanks until the end of the war. The Panther's excellent combination of firepower, mobility, and protection served as a benchmark for other nations' late war and immediate post-war tank designs, and it is frequently regarded as one of the best tank designs of World War II.
Until 1944, it was designated as the Panzerkampfwagen V Panther and had the ordnance inventory designation of Sd.Kfz. 171. On 27 February 1944, Hitler ordered that the Roman numeral V be deleted from the designation.
The Panther tank was a compromise of various requirements. While sharing essentially the same engine as the Tiger I tank, it had better frontal armor (including the benefit of a sloping angle, increasing effective armor depth), better gun penetration, was lighter overall and thus faster, and could handle rough terrain better than the Tigers. The tradeoff was weaker side armor; the Panther proved to be deadly in open country and shooting from long range, but vulnerable to close-quarters combat. Also, the 75 mm gun fired a slightly smaller shell than the Tiger's 88 mm gun, providing less high explosive firepower against infantry.
Kagero present a new volume of the informative MiniTOPCOLORS series which shows you 16 colourful profiles of one of the most popular World War II tanks.
The high quality illustrations are based on historical photographs of the famous German tank. The Pz.Kpfw. V Panther was produced from January 1943 through to April 1945 and proved a ferocious opponent. This highly illustrated new title contains large decals sheet in three popular scales.
Until 1944, it was designated as the Panzerkampfwagen V Panther and had the ordnance inventory designation of Sd.Kfz. 171. On 27 February 1944, Hitler ordered that the Roman numeral V be deleted from the designation.
The Panther tank was a compromise of various requirements. While sharing essentially the same engine as the Tiger I tank, it had better frontal armor (including the benefit of a sloping angle, increasing effective armor depth), better gun penetration, was lighter overall and thus faster, and could handle rough terrain better than the Tigers. The tradeoff was weaker side armor; the Panther proved to be deadly in open country and shooting from long range, but vulnerable to close-quarters combat. Also, the 75 mm gun fired a slightly smaller shell than the Tiger's 88 mm gun, providing less high explosive firepower against infantry.
Kagero present a new volume of the informative MiniTOPCOLORS series which shows you 16 colourful profiles of one of the most popular World War II tanks.
The high quality illustrations are based on historical photographs of the famous German tank. The Pz.Kpfw. V Panther was produced from January 1943 through to April 1945 and proved a ferocious opponent. This highly illustrated new title contains large decals sheet in three popular scales.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb
by Tomasz Szlagor, Janusz Swiatlon, and Maciej Goralczyk
Published 1 July 2011
The selection contains profiles of the following aircraft:
- Spitfire Mk Vb (R6923) coded QJ-S of No. 92 Squadron RAF, flown by F/O Alan Wright, Biggin Hill, April 1941,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (W3579) coded OU-Q of No. 485 Squadron RNZAF, flown by W/C Edgar Norman Ryder, Dunkirk, 31 October 1941,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (AB276) coded RY-K of No. 313 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF, flown by F/L Václav Hájek, Hornchurch, April 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (P8742) coded WX-A of No. 302 (Polish) Squadron RAF, Harrowbeer, April 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (BM579) coded FN-B of No. 331 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF, flown by F/L Rolf Arne Berg, Manston, early July 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (EN908) coded GW-Y of No. 340 (French) Squadron RAF (Le groupe de chasse 'Île-de-France'), flown by Capt. François de Labouchère, Hornchurch, August 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (EP829) coded T-N of No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron RAF, flown by its CO S/L John Joseph Lynch Jnr., Krendi, late April 1943,
- Spitfire Mk Vb Trop (ER187) coded WZ-C of 309th Fighter Squadron USAAF, flown by its CO Maj. Frank A. Hill, La Senia, May 1943.
About Topcolors
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals and masking foil.
- Spitfire Mk Vb (R6923) coded QJ-S of No. 92 Squadron RAF, flown by F/O Alan Wright, Biggin Hill, April 1941,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (W3579) coded OU-Q of No. 485 Squadron RNZAF, flown by W/C Edgar Norman Ryder, Dunkirk, 31 October 1941,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (AB276) coded RY-K of No. 313 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF, flown by F/L Václav Hájek, Hornchurch, April 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (P8742) coded WX-A of No. 302 (Polish) Squadron RAF, Harrowbeer, April 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (BM579) coded FN-B of No. 331 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF, flown by F/L Rolf Arne Berg, Manston, early July 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (EN908) coded GW-Y of No. 340 (French) Squadron RAF (Le groupe de chasse 'Île-de-France'), flown by Capt. François de Labouchère, Hornchurch, August 1942,
- Spitfire Mk Vb (EP829) coded T-N of No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron RAF, flown by its CO S/L John Joseph Lynch Jnr., Krendi, late April 1943,
- Spitfire Mk Vb Trop (ER187) coded WZ-C of 309th Fighter Squadron USAAF, flown by its CO Maj. Frank A. Hill, La Senia, May 1943.
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This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals and masking foil.
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.
After the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire became the backbone of RAF Fighter Command and saw action in the European Theatre, Pacific Theatre and the South-East Asian theatre. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter-bomber, carrier-based fighter, and trainer; it was built in many different variants, with two different types of engine and several wing configurations.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
After the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire became the backbone of RAF Fighter Command and saw action in the European Theatre, Pacific Theatre and the South-East Asian theatre. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter-bomber, carrier-based fighter, and trainer; it was built in many different variants, with two different types of engine and several wing configurations.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.
After the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire became the backbone of RAF Fighter Command and saw action in the European Theatre, Pacific Theatre and the South-East Asian theatre. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter-bomber, carrier-based fighter, and trainer; it was built in many different variants, with two different types of engine and several wing configurations.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
After the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire became the backbone of RAF Fighter Command and saw action in the European Theatre, Pacific Theatre and the South-East Asian theatre. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter-bomber, carrier-based fighter, and trainer; it was built in many different variants, with two different types of engine and several wing configurations.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Würger was a German single-seat, single-radial engine fighter aircraft designed by Kurt Tank in the late 1930s and used by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War as a "workhorse", suitable for a wide variety of roles, including air superiority fighter, strike fighter, ground-attack aircraft, escort fighter, and with less success as a night fighter. Early 190s performance decreased at high altitudes (usually 6,000 m (20,000 ft) and above) which complicated its use as a high-altitude interceptor, but these complications were mostly rectified in later models, notably the Focke-Wulf Fw 190D variant in the autumn of 1944.
When it was first introduced in 1941, it was quickly proven to be superior in all but turn radius to the Royal Air Force's main front-line fighter, the Spitfire Mk. V. The 190 wrested air superiority away from the RAF until the introduction of the vastly improved Spitfire Mk. IX in the autumn 1942. Improvements to the 190 were met by similar improvements in its opponents throughout the middle of the war, allowing the 190 to maintain relative parity with its Allied counterparts until the widespread introduction of the P-51 Mustang in early 1944.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
When it was first introduced in 1941, it was quickly proven to be superior in all but turn radius to the Royal Air Force's main front-line fighter, the Spitfire Mk. V. The 190 wrested air superiority away from the RAF until the introduction of the vastly improved Spitfire Mk. IX in the autumn 1942. Improvements to the 190 were met by similar improvements in its opponents throughout the middle of the war, allowing the 190 to maintain relative parity with its Allied counterparts until the widespread introduction of the P-51 Mustang in early 1944.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.