MMP Books 50197 Yellow Series: Boulton Paul Defiant EN is a unique publication from MMP Books, serving as an excellent source of knowledge for every modeler and military aviation enthusiast. The book is published in B5 format (240x165 mm), consists of 104 pages, of which as many as 64 pages are photographs and illustrations in full color. Its content presents comprehensive documentation of the British Boulton Paul Defiant fighter—one of the most recognizable night aircraft of World War II.

The Boulton Paul Defiant is a British two-seat fighter that entered service with the Royal Air Force just before the outbreak of World War II. Initially used as a day fighter, it was reclassified as a night fighter during the Battle of Britain and served in this role for much of the conflict. This model was unique due to its rotating gun turret with four machine guns, making it stand out among the aircraft designs of the era. Defiant aircraft took part in the fighting over Britain and flew in nightly patrols, protecting the country from Luftwaffe bombers between 1939 and 1945.

The book includes detailed technical descriptions of the aircraft, numerous archival and contemporary photographs, and color profiles of historic paint schemes. For modelers, a rich gallery of liveries and details has been prepared, providing excellent inspiration for building plastic models in various scales: most commonly 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32. This title allows for precise reproduction of both the structure and marking schemes from different periods of the Defiant's service.

• Category: modeling literature, aviation monograph
• Format: 240x165 mm (B5), 104 pages (64 in color)
• Subject: British World War II fighter aircraft
• Country of service: United Kingdom
• Period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Publisher: MMP Books

I highly recommend this title both to beginner and advanced modelers as well as any aviation historian. The publication contains plenty of valuable details, making it easier to build an accurate model of the Boulton Paul Defiant. I rate the difficulty level of using this publication as 1 (very easy) – thanks to the clear layout and numerous illustrations, working with this book is intuitive and user-friendly for every reader.