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Messerschmitt
Bf109
Ali Straniere in Italia #1
by
Gregory Alegi & Marco Gueli
Not since 1985,
when Monogram published their hardback has there been any
significant study done on the subject of the Bf109 in Italian
service. Now with the release of the Ali Straniere series
(translated as “strange wings”) for La Bancarella
Aeronautica we have a new reference. Published in Italy, the
authors were able to take advantage of original photo negatives
and pilot records. Printed in the A4 format, the book has soft
laminated covers. Within the 80 pages of text are 44 color
profiles, 68 B&W and 12 color photos. Many of the photos are
from original negatives and are very sharp and clear. The color
profiles are followed by a description and referenced to a
photo, which was used as the basis for the drawing. The text, in
both English and Italian, is a condensed history of the Bf109
used by both the Regia Aeronautica (RA) and the Aeronautacia
Nazionale Repiblicana (RNA). The last section of the book lists
all confirmed airframes used by the AR and ANR, and the
airframe’s service history. The inside back cover has 18 color
chips used by both the Luftwaffe and AR/ANR.
I found this
book to be well conceived and full from cover to cover with
wonderful photos and profiles. Considering the rarity of the
Monogram book and its cost, this book at $28.95 will be a
welcome addition to the modeler’s and historian’s library. Ali
Straniere in Italia #1 Messerschmitt Bf109 is available from
Pacific Coast Models at www.pacmodels.com. |
