MMP Books 21269 Caudron-Renault CR.714 Cyclone. The Ultimate Story EN is a unique, comprehensive publication in English, dedicated to all aviation enthusiasts, historians, and modelers interested in the topic of World War II. The book is in A4 format, contains as many as 456 full-color pages in a hardcover, and represents the most complete study on the French fighter Caudron-Renault CR.714 "Cyclone".

The CR.714 "Cyclone" is a lightweight French fighter aircraft developed in the late 1930s, used mainly by the air forces of France and Finland. It gained the most fame during the French Campaign in 1940, where it was also operated by Polish fighter units. Its active service period was during World War II. The aircraft featured an innovative wooden structure and was characterized by high speed, but limitations in range and durability became quickly apparent under front-line conditions.

This book presents not only the development of this extraordinary aircraft but also provides a detailed account of its operational service, including the actions of French, Polish, and Finnish pilots. Especially valuable is the section dedicated to numerous archival photographs (over 1100 photos!), technical drawings, 3D visualizations, and rare color profiles – up to 100 unique plates and maps.

Here you will find detailed plans and painting descriptions, ideal for supporting model building in scales such as 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32. The wealth of illustrations and historical materials makes this publication an invaluable aid both for beginner modelers and advanced aviation historians.

• Format: A4, 456 color pages
• Language: English
• Country of use: France, Poland, Finland
• Period: World War II
• Category: modeling book, historical literature
• Recommended for: aviation modelers, aviation historians, World War II enthusiasts
• Difficulty of using materials in practice: 2/5 (auxiliary source for model building)

We recommend this book to anyone interested in historical aviation, collectors, and modelers wishing to accurately recreate the silhouette and painting of the Caudron CR.714. It is an unparalleled source of information that greatly expands knowledge and inspires further modeling projects.