New Book from Specialty Press Specialty Press has recently released a new book, Soviet Tactical Aviation, by Yefim
Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov. At its height during the Cold War, Soviet tactical aviation was a large force of fighter, bomber, and attack air regiments with a high degree of readiness; many units stationed outside the Soviet Union saw actual combat. But, even as progressively more refined jet aircraft came into service, Yak-23, MiG-17 fighters and IL-28 tactical bombers, the attack aviation units still flew outdated IL-10 piston-engined aircraft well into the 1950s. Soviet pilots in combat over the People's Republic of
China, North Korea, and Cuba, and their role in Eastern Europe combine with more than 500 color photographs, 50 color profiles, details of units, and insignia to give an in-depth look at this important era. This 8.25 x 11.75-inch, 356-page hardcover book is $56.95 plus shipping.
SPECIALTY PRESS, 39966 Grand Ave., North Branch, MN 55056, 800-895-4585,
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BH Models Zlin 85-inch 26-30cc Gas This beautiful scale model features an all-wood airframe that’s laser-cut, interlocking
tab construction, and expertly jig-built for a laser-perfect straight airframe. It’s wrapped in Oracover, the leading iron-on covering in the world today, and topped off with perfectly matched molded cowl and wheel pants. The wing and stab are two-piece and bolt-
on making construction a breeze. The hardware is all custom and extremely easy to install. The hinges are factory finished and feature a tab/pin style usually only found on much more expensive aircraft. The prototype flew with the Mark Engines 1.4 gas/ignition engine. Anything from a good performing 120 to 180 4-stroke glow will fly the Zlin with authority. This is a cool aircraft that performs well, looks good, and is quick to assemble.
You’ll appreciate they’ve even included a painted pilot so in the air, it’s got a realism factor that makes this aerobatic plane appealing even to scale pilots. Specifications: wing span, 84.45 inches; length, 64.61 inches; weight, 12.54
pounds; requires a 5-channel radio; 7 servos; functions, ailerons, flaps, elevator, rudder, throttle. The Zlin (item #159603) is priced at $549.99.
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