On the Mushroom Model Publishing website we have just found two forthcoming releases about World War 2 airplanes. Both are scheduled to hit the market in August and September.

Title: "Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun"

Author: Jan Forsgren
Illustrator: Karolina Holda
ISBN: 978-83-61421-67-2
Publication date: August 2012
The Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun (German for "typhoon") was a German single-engine sports, touring and communications aircraft developed by Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (Bavarian Aircraft Works). The experience gained by Messerschmitt in developing this aircraft led to the most important German fighter of World War II, the Messerschmitt Bf 109. By the outbreak of World War II, the Bf 108 was in widespread service with the Luftwaffe as a communications and ferry aircraft. Both pre- and post-war, the Bf 108 was a popular and widely-used civil light aircraft. Profusely illustrated with photos, including a comprehensive walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals. Includes 1/72nd and 1/48th scale plans of all variants, and colour profiles showing many of the colourful schemes applied to the bf 108 by its many users.


Title: "Macchi MC.202 Folgore"

Author: Przemyslaw Skulski
Illustrators: Krzysztof Wolowski, Karolina Holda
ISBN: 978-83-61421-66-5
Publication date: August/September 2012
Second edition, revised and extended. The development of the most famous Italian WWII fighter is described and illustrated. Combining the agility and excellent flying characteristics of the earlier MC.200 with a powerful German aero-engine, the Folgore was the best Italian fighter in large-scale service. It served with the Regia Aeronautica and other forces, including the Croatian air arm. This book describes the design, development and operations of this elegant and effective fighter. This expanded 2nd edition contains: scale plans, photos and drawings from Technical Manuals, superb colour illustrations of camouflage and markings, and rare b&w archive photographs. Colour photos of the preserved aircraft illustrate all aspects of the airframe. Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts & scale aeromodellers.

Information and decription of these publications were found on the publisher website.

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