Kagero 3040 Curtiss P-40 vol. II EN – fighter aircraft monograph

Kagero 3040 Curtiss P-40 vol. II EN is the second part of a comprehensive monograph dedicated to the iconic American fighter plane Curtiss P-40. The publication, authored by Krzysztof Janowicz (ISBN 978-83-61220-23-7), presents the most extensive analysis of the combat usage of this aircraft in the Far East and the Pacific region.

• Category: High-quality modeling book / aviation monograph
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 96
• Publisher: Kagero Publishing
• Format: Softcover, richly illustrated with technical drawings and archival photographs

Historical description: The Curtiss P-40 is one of the most important fighter aircraft used by the Allies during World War II. This plane gained fame through its involvement with the legendary "Flying Tigers" in China and Burma at the turn of 1941–1942. It also fought fiercely during the Japanese southern offensive, defending Australia, and took part in air battles over the Solomon Islands, Rabaul, and New Guinea. A valuable part of the book is the description of the participation of Australian and New Zealand units, as well as the stories of Chinese squadrons flying the P-40 Warhawk in the final years of the war. The publication also presents the post-war use of the P-40 in Dutch service during the conflicts in Indonesia.

• Period of use: Mainly World War II, occasionally post-war (1940s)
• User countries: USA, China, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands
• Product material: High-quality coated paper

This publication is dedicated both to advanced aircraft modelers and military history enthusiasts. It is an excellent source of inspiration when building plastic models of the Curtiss P-40 aircraft in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, and 1/24 scale. The rich photographic and profile material included in the book allows for faithful reproduction of historical paint schemes and markings from different theaters of war. Additionally, the list of aces enables the precise selection of appropriate markings for a chosen P-40 example.

• For whom: Historical modelers, aviation enthusiasts, military literature collectors
• Level of usage difficulty: 1/5 (book – easy to understand, excellent for expanding knowledge and planning models)

We recommend this monograph as an indispensable aid for every modeler who wants to give their aircraft models historical depth and detail consistent with the facts. An excellent choice for the modeler’s workshop and the library of any World War II aviation enthusiast.