Kagero 19008 B17 Flying Fortress in Combat over Europe EN/PL

Kagero 19008 B17 Flying Fortress in Combat over Europe EN/PL is a unique publication from Kagero Publishing, dedicated to military aviation enthusiasts and modelers who wish to explore the details of bombing operations during World War II. This bilingual monograph (Polish and English), authored by Tomasz Szlagor, presents one of the most recognizable bombers in the world – the American Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, renowned for its extreme durability and key role in the Allied air offensive over occupied Europe.

• Number of pages: 92
• Archival photographs: 130 black-and-white + 11 color photos
• Illustrations: 4 color profiles, 14 schematic views
• Publication format: 275×205 mm
• Cover type: Soft cover
• ISBN number: 978-83-62878-91-8
• Publisher: Kagero Publishing
• Language: English / Polish (bilingual)

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a legendary strategic bomber used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) between 1941–1945 during World War II. It participated in numerous operations over Europe, attacking targets in Germany, Italy, and Romania, such as the famous raid on the Ploesti refineries, or the bombings of Berlin and Schweinfurt. The publication provides in-depth coverage of operations carried out by the 8th and 15th Air Forces based in England and Italy. The book features a rich iconography and color profiles, which are invaluable for building scale models in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, and other scales.

This publication belongs to the category of historical literature and monographs for modelers. Thanks to the wealth of original photos and illustrations, it becomes an excellent source of knowledge for both historians and modelers who wish to faithfully reproduce the markings and details of the B-17 aircraft. The book is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (material usage difficulty level: 2/5), searching for inspiration for their own modeling projects, diorama workshops, or historical reenactments.

If you want to deepen your knowledge and enrich your modeling collection with an authoritative publication, Kagero 19008 B17 Flying Fortress in Combat over Europe EN/PL is an excellent choice. The book is available exclusively at renowned modeling stores.