Stratus 58259 Polish Wings No. 25 Fokker E.V/D.VIII – Monograph of the Aircraft in Polish Colors

Stratus 58259 Polish Wings No. 25 Fokker E.V/D.VIII is a unique book publication, serving as a comprehensive source of knowledge about the iconic German fighter Fokker E.V/D.VIII from World War I and its service in the Polish Air Force. The book is published in A4 format, contains 80 full-color pages, allowing for a precise exploration of unique archival photographs and professionally prepared color profiles. The entire text is written in English, but for Polish readers a separate, clear insert with translations of the most important passages is included.

• Category: Modeling literature, aircraft monograph, historical documentation
• Scale of the described aircraft: The book covers original machines – an ideal base for modelers working in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scales
• Country of use: Germany (originally), Poland
• Historical period: World War I (1918), Polish-Soviet War (1919–1920), interwar period
• Product material: High-quality paper, full color, softcover binding
• Extras: Polish translation insert, over 120 archival photographs, nearly 30 color plates with aircraft camouflage and markings

The book thoroughly describes the acquisition by the Polish Air Force of 17 Fokker E.V/D.VIII units and their active combat service, especially during the Polish-Soviet War. Special attention is given to pilots such as Lieutenant Stefan Stec, who on April 29, 1919, scored the first aerial victory for the reborn Polish Aviation. After 1921, the aircraft were sent to the aviation school in Poznań-Ławica. The book documents not only the combat use of the machines but also technical details, paint schemes, markings, as well as operating and maintenance instructions, making it an invaluable source for historical modelers.

Highly recommended for: both beginner and advanced modelers, aviation enthusiasts, collectors, and military history fans. Particularly useful for building model aircraft from the World War I and Polish-Soviet War periods.

Level of difficulty for modeling use (1-5): 1 – the book is an excellent and accessible source of reliable information and inspiration for reconstructing models.