The book MMP Books 81548 White Series: Boeing B-17 Fortress: In RAF Coastal Command Service EN is an extremely valuable resource for aircraft modelers and aviation historians, especially enthusiasts of World War II. This publication is issued in the English language, contains 224 pages, including as many as 80 color pages, making it a very rich source of information and illustrations.

The main theme of the book covers the operations of the American Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" aircraft used by the RAF Coastal Command during World War II. Instead of serving as a heavy bomber, for which the B-17 was renowned in the USAAF, in the Royal Air Force the B-17 played a key, yet less-known role—as a long-range reconnaissance and patrol aircraft used to combat German U-boats. The British, taking advantage of the aircraft’s long range and high payload, conducted an uneven struggle over the Atlantic with U-boats, securing Allied convoys from devastating attacks.

• Scale: not applicable – historical book, not a model
• User country: United Kingdom (RAF Coastal Command)
• Historical period: World War II (years 1942–1945)
• Usage: Anti-submarine operations in the Atlantic, patrol flights, convoy escort
• Material: High quality coated paper, soft cover, color and black-and-white photographs, silhouette plans
• Add-ons: Numerous archival photographs, color profiles, plans of structural modifications, registry of machines and crews
• Category: Modeling literature, aircraft monograph, reference source

The book Boeing B-17 Fortress: In RAF Coastal Command Service is an excellent choice for both advanced modelers and beginning aviation history enthusiasts who want to accurately recreate the painting, markings, and equipment details of the B-17 in RAF colors. Thanks to the numerous photographs and drawings of modification plans, it is an invaluable source of inspiration for building realistic historical models. This position is also especially recommended for collectors and researchers of the Allied struggle against German U-boats.

Difficulty of use as a reference source: 1/5 – a very accessible read for every modeler and history enthusiast.