Stratus 58501 Polish Wings No. 27 French Flying Boats 1924-1939 – A Compendium of Knowledge for Modelers and Aviation Enthusiasts

Stratus 58501 Polish Wings No. 27 French Flying Boats 1924-1939 is a unique publication released by the renowned Stratus publishing house, dedicated to enthusiasts of Polish naval aviation from the interwar period. This A4-format edition, consisting of as many as 96 pages (including 48 color pages), is an invaluable source of information for modelers wishing to accurately recreate aircraft of the Navy of the Republic of Poland.

The book presents in detail the history and operational use of French flying boats in the service of the Polish Naval Air Force from 1924 to 1939. During this period, many unique airframes of French origin were utilized, such as the Lioré et Olivier LeO H-13B3, LeO H-13E, CAMS 30E, Latham 43 HB.3, Schreck FBA 17 HE.2, Schreck FBA 17 HMT.2, and Lioré et Olivier LeO H-135B3. All these aircraft were withdrawn from active service before the outbreak of World War II, and the publication documents their service and the specifics of their usage.

• Category: Thematic literature, specialized book for modelers and naval aviation enthusiasts
• Historical scope: Interwar period (1924-1939), pre-World War II
• Language: English version with Polish insert
• Supplementary materials: More than 48 pages of color illustrations, archival photographs, detailed marking diagrams
• Intended for: Ideal for model aircraft builders, aviation historians, and seaplane model reconstructors working in popular modeling scales (1/72, 1/48, 1/32)

Polish Wings No. 27 is more than just dry facts – the publication features unique archival photos, color illustrations and camouflage profiles, as well as detailed descriptions of the construction, equipment, and markings of French flying boats used in Poland. It is an excellent tool for enhancing your modeling skills, especially when building rare plastic or resin models from the interwar era.

We especially recommend this book to both experienced modelers (model construction difficulty level of the described machines – 4/5) planning to accurately reproduce Polish seaplanes, as well as to collectors and researchers of military aviation history. The availability of the Polish insert ensures that even those less proficient in English will be able to make full use of the information presented.

If you are looking for a reliable source of painting schemes, illustrations, and want to access expert studies, Stratus 58501 Polish Wings No. 27 will be an invaluable addition to your collection and a tremendous aid in your future modeling projects.