This latest edition in the Polish Wings series concentrates on the powerful Su-7 and Su-20 fighter bombers. These aircraft formed the backbone of Poland's heavy strike force for 30 years and were quite reliable aircraft. The book is divided into two sections with one on the Su-7 and the second concentrating on the Su-20.

We start with a history of the aircraft as it was developed and then its integration into the Polish Air Force and the units that flew it. There are stories of incidents involving the aircraft and the changes in colors and camouflage. I found it interesting that the airframe hours on these aircraft was only about 1800, whereas on the Phantom, for instance, that was 5000 hours.

What is really the meat of the book are the photographs. The book is jam packed with photos of PAF Fitters and I dare say that just about all of them are covered at one time or another in their career. In addition to the photos (about half of which are in full color), there are superbly drawn color profiles of various aircraft. The book tells the fate of these airframes and has a special colors and markings section on each type.

Overall, it is an excellent book for the enthusiast and modeler alike. One that I particularly enjoyed reading and one I can easily recommend to you.

August 2009

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