Here is yet another fascinating book from Mushroom Models Publications. This particular edition is on the Fighters that participated during the German invasion of Holland, Belgium and France in 1940. Unlike previous editions, this one has multiple authors, with each taking a specific portion of the book. It is #4 in the 'Historical' series

The 152 page card covered book includes 21 pages of color profiles as well as a number of photos that I have not seen before. Charts and tables are also included to show aces and other pertinent information. The book also includes several period color photographs.

Basically, here is a rundown of the sections and their authors:

Dutch Air Force by Jean-Louis Roba
Belgian Air Force by Peter Taghon
RAF in France by Roger Wallsgrove
French Air Force by Bartlomiej Belcarz
German Air Force by Robert Michulec
Polish Air Force in France by  Bartlomiej Belcarz
Czech Air Force in France by Jiri Rajlich

These sections are followed by the color photos and the profiles.

I was particularly impressed that the book chose authors who are well versed in their particular sections. I also found the portions of the Polish and Czech AF in French service to be most interesting as well as the French section itself. We in North America tend to focus on the British and German forces  during this time period, leaving a lot of history unknown to us. I for one enjoy learning about other forces that were in action during early/mid 1940 as their story does not often get told.

Overall this is really an excellent book. It has lots of very good photos and has enough detail to make it a most useful reference book on the period.

Many thanks to Mushroom Model Publications for providing the review copy. Your support is appreciated.

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