{"product_id":"55783-mmp-books-81548-boeing-b-17-fortress-in-raf-coastal-command-service-en","title":"MMP Books 81548 White Series: Boeing B-17 Fortress: In RAF Coastal Command Service EN","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMMP Books 81548 White Series: Boeing B-17 Fortress: In RAF Coastal Command Service EN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The book \u003cem\u003eMMP Books 81548 White Series: Boeing B-17 Fortress: In RAF Coastal Command Service EN\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The main theme of the book covers the operations of the American \u003cstrong\u003eBoeing B-17 \"Flying Fortress\"\u003c\/strong\u003e aircraft used by the \u003cstrong\u003eRAF Coastal Command\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e not applicable – historical book, not a model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom (RAF Coastal Command)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (years 1942–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-submarine operations in the Atlantic, patrol flights, convoy escort\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High quality coated paper, soft cover, color and black-and-white photographs, silhouette plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-ons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Numerous archival photographs, color profiles, plans of structural modifications, registry of machines and crews\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modeling literature, aircraft monograph, reference source\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The book \u003cstrong\u003eBoeing B-17 Fortress: In RAF Coastal Command Service\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty of use as a reference source:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/5 – a very accessible read for every modeler and history enthusiast.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MMP Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723226501454,"sku":"MMP81548","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/88033c2a5cbd7ef9989e927d44b0109d.jpg?v=1755555074","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/55783-mmp-books-81548-boeing-b-17-fortress-in-raf-coastal-command-service-en","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}