Stratus 58877 Polish Wings No. 28 Tupolev Tu-2, Sukhoi UTB-2, Shcherbakov Shche-2

Stratus 58877 Polish Wings No. 28 is a unique publication aimed at enthusiasts of military aviation history and modelers interested in the topic of the Polish Air Force during World War II. This A4-format book comprises 80 pages (full color) and is the 28th volume of the renowned Polish Wings/Polskie Skrzydła series, which focuses on detailed presentations of aircraft used by Polish airmen across different eras.

The book covers three Soviet aircraft designs:

• Tupolev Tu-2 – a medium bomber introduced into service between 1942 and 1950, regarded as one of the most effective Soviet frontline bombers of World War II. The Polish Air Force used the Tu-2 from 1946, mainly during the postwar rebuilding of the air force. It took part in numerous exercises and served as the main platform for training bomber crews in Poland.
• Sukhoi UTB-2 – a training aircraft used for advanced training of bomber pilots, employed in the final years of the war and in the postwar period. It was highly valued for its ease of piloting and reliability.
• Shcherbakov Shche-2 – a light transport and liaison aircraft used mainly from 1944 to 1950 in liaison, transport, and courier missions. This machine played a significant role in logistics and front-line support.

The book presents more than 120 high-quality, unique historical photos (most of them previously unpublished), color profiles, and detailed descriptions of color schemes and markings of aircraft in Polish service. As a result, it is an indispensable source of knowledge and inspiration for building scale models (most often 1/72, 1/48, 1/32)—regardless of the material you use.

Stratus Publishing has provided both an English version and a Polish translation insert, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers. The A4 format and the rich graphic layout ensure that the publication will be appreciated by modelers, aviation historians, and collectors alike.

• Category: modeling book/aviation history
• Period: World War II and postwar years (1942–1950)
• Language: English + Polish insert
• 80 pages, color, over 120 photos

We recommend this title to both beginner and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 1/5), interested in accurate aircraft modeling and aviation history. It is an invaluable aid for work on details, color schemes, and markings of Polish Air Force aircraft from the World War II era. An excellent choice for collectors of historical literature.