MMP Books 58198 White Series: Bulgarian Fighter Colours 1919-1948 Vol. 2 EN is a unique publication aimed at aviation history enthusiasts and modelers seeking a compendium of knowledge and inspiration on the paint schemes and markings of Bulgarian fighter aircraft from 1919 to 1948. This English-language book comprises as many as 264 pages in A4 format and is published entirely in color, making it a rich source of historical illustrations and color profiles.

• Category: modeling book / technical literature – historical and modeling reference
• Subject: Bulgarian Air Force and their fighter and trainer aircraft from the interwar period, World War II, and shortly after 1945
• Content description: This publication contains a detailed discussion of the most important aircraft types used by Bulgaria – Messerschmitt Bf 109G “Strela,” Avia B-135, Dewoitine D.520, and UMe-109 UStrela (Bf 109G two-seater). The book provides many unique facts and illustrations concerning the use of these machines both against Allied bombers (1943–1944) and during engagements with German forces following the alliance shift in September 1944.
• Historical period: 1919–1948, with a main focus on World War II
• Color profile authors: Viktor Szalai, Kakuk Balazs – guaranteeing the highest standard of modeling and historical illustrations.
• Contents: dozens of rare photographs, detailed descriptions of paint schemes, national insignias and camouflage schemes, as well as short pilot biographies and the stories of individual planes.
• Publisher: the renowned MMP Books brand – recognized in the modeling world for its high-quality reference publications

Why do we recommend it? This book is especially recommended for advanced model aviation fans and historians – it not only helps verify the accuracy of one’s own models but also inspires the recreation of unique Bulgarian paint schemes rarely seen at modeling competitions. The vast number of color photographs and profiles allows for perfect reproduction of details.

Difficulty level of use (1-5): 2 – requires basic knowledge of English and basic aviation history.