Kagero 12023 Crickets against Rats. Regia Aeronautica in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1937 vol. II EN

Kagero 12023 Crickets against Rats. Regia Aeronautica in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1937 vol. II EN is the second part of a detailed English-language study describing the involvement of the Italian military aviation – Regia Aeronautica – during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939. The author, Marek Sobski, has prepared on 80 pages a richly illustrated work, which enhances the collection of every aviation history enthusiast and modelers who value authentic sources of information.

The album presents about 70 archival photographs depicting aircraft used by Italy, especially the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna bombers. Among the most spectacular actions described are, among others, a raid by two BR.20s from the Soria base on Cifuentes, as well as bombings of Valencia by aircraft taking off from Majorca in retaliation for Republican attacks on nationalist-controlled cities. Actions of Italian aviators during the Battle of Brunete are also analyzed, when bombers repeatedly supported Franco's ground forces by launching surprise attacks on enemy positions.

• Years of aircraft use: Spanish Civil War, 1936–1939 – the pre-World War II period.
• User countries: Italy (Regia Aeronautica), supporting General Franco's Nationalist forces.
• Main aircraft types: detailed description and color profiles of the Fiat BR.20 and other Italian Air Force machines.
• Non-modeling extras: 12 color profiles, archival photographs, a valuable iconographic and historical source.
• Material/parts: book made of high-quality glossy paper, softcover, album format.
• Category: modeling and historical literature, aviation album.
• Language: English – ideal for modelers and history enthusiasts worldwide.
• Difficulty level: 1 (publication designed for everyone – from beginners to advanced aviation history and modeling enthusiasts).

This publication is an invaluable guide for modelers who want to create realistic replicas of Italian aircraft from the Spanish Civil War period. The included color profiles and archival photographs provide an excellent source of knowledge for making unique markings, camouflages, and dioramas. We highly recommend this title to both beginner and advanced modelers as well as collectors of historical literature.