MMP Books 50357 Montpellier Fighter Squadron EN – A Unique Monograph of the Montpellier Fighter Squadron

MMP Books 50357 Montpellier Fighter Squadron EN is an exceptional publication aimed at aircraft modelers, military historians, aviation history enthusiasts, and collectors of aviation literature. This English-language book, published in B5 format and comprising 128 pages (including 16 pages featuring colorful graphics), is the world's first comprehensive monograph devoted to the heroic Polish fighter squadron from Montpellier.

• Category: modeling literature, historical and aviation book
• Historical period: World War II – The French Campaign of 1940
• Country of use: Poland (Polish Air Forces in exile, France)
• Type of product: book, softcover, B5 format

Unique content and substantive value

The author, Bartłomiej Belcarz, utilized detailed analysis of archival materials, military sources, and unique accounts to faithfully recreate the course of battles in which the Polish squadron equipped with Morane-Saulnier MS.406 fighters participated. The publication offers in-depth profiles of fighter aces, a record of victories and losses, as well as precise descriptions of the aircraft used in 1940 during the Battle of France.

Modeling features

• Color plates of camouflage and markings of Polish MS.406s
• Detailed scale plans – an excellent reference for building models in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 scales
• Archival photographs allowing for the accurate reproduction of structural and historical operational aircraft details
• High-quality color photos of contemporary replicas and preserved elements of museum exhibits
• Diagrams and maps depicting the combat operations of the squadron

Why is it worth it?

This publication is an excellent choice for modelers of all skill levels (material usage difficulty level: 1/5), aviation history enthusiasts, and those interested in lesser-known aspects of World War II. For modelers assembling French Campaign fighter models and reconstructing lesser-known Polish air units, it will be an invaluable source of information and inspiration. We recommend it for both beginner and advanced military aviation fans!