"...this book chooses to examine each theater as more of a general
overview, briefly touching on each of the major P-47 Fighter
Groups. This general overview then provides a backdrop for more
detailed information presented in the photo captions.The photos are
what really make this book shine, and there are some great shots
presented here. The vast majority of photos are in black and white,
a common feature for World War Two books, but there are a handful
of color photos at the back of the book. The text is presented in
both English and Polish, with the photo captions providing some
great anecdotal information about the aircraft, squadrons, people,
and weapons. One interesting tidbit on the latter are several
photos showing early versions of napalm bombs, consisting of
standard fuel tanks with regular 500lb bomb fins attached. The
included decal sheet provides markings in 1/32, 1/48, and 1/72
scales, which will appeal to a very broad modeling audience. There
are three options presented, A P-47D from the 65th FS, 57th FG out
of Corsica in 1944, A P-47N from the 333rd FS, 318th FG out of Ie
Shima in 1945, and a P-47D from the 310th FS, 58th FG. All three
offer some colorful options, from the red, white, and blue striped
tail of the 58th FG to the large blue numbers of the 57th FG. You
get nose art, names, colorful squadron insignia, and even a
scoreboard. Printed by Cartograf, the decals are of very high
quality.For those looking for something a bit different from the
usual 8th AF P-47, this is a great book to pick up"-- "Internet
Modeler"
"..provides a basic history of the units involved, followed by page
after page of superb period photos, many of them taking up a full
page. In ` color four views, three of which are there for the
decals that come with the book. These decals provide only the
unique markings for each of three scales. All of the common
markings and large markings (such as rudder stripes) will need to
be gleaned from the kit or painted on. These include a P-47D from
the 65th FS/57th FG, a P-47N from the 333 FS/318 FG and a P-47D
from the 310 FS/58th FG as shown on the book cover. The decals are
superbly printed and add quite a value to the book.Those who are
Thunderbolt fans will want to add this to their collection.--
"Modeling Madness"
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