Publisher's Synopsis
Founded in 1927, the design bureau headed by Aleksandr S. Yakovlev started out with light aircraft but soon became a 'fighter maker' when the prospect of war loomed large. Yakolev's first simple but rugged fighter first flew in 1940 and entered production at the end of the year. Richly illustrated with unit badges, nose art, scale drawings, colour side views and three-views, as well as unreleased photos and personal stories from pilots in the Great Patriotic War, 'Yakolev Aircraft of World War Two' is a detailed reference source for modellers, enthusiasts and historians alike.
