{"product_id":"75551-stratus-21580-lotnicza-historia-ziemi-pilskiej-1910-1945","title":"Stratus 21580 Aviation History of the Piła Region 1910-1945","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eStratus 21580 Lotnicza Historia Ziemi Pilskiej 1910-1945 – A Book on the Unique Fate of Aviation in the Piła Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eStratus 21580 Lotnicza Historia Ziemi Pilskiej 1910-1945\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional publication dedicated both to aviation history enthusiasts and advanced modelers who value exploring the historical background for their projects. The book unveils the lesser-known history of aviation in the Greater Poland region, with a focus on aviation activity in the city of Piła from 1910 to 1945. The publication features a wealth of source materials, including accounts, archival documents, tables, unique maps, and—especially valued within the modeling community—over 230 photographs, among which are about 40 pictures of Ostdeutsche Albatros Werke GmbH (O.A.W.) aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e The publication covers key stages—from the pioneering beginnings of aviation before World War I, through the interwar period, to the intense operations of World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantive description:\u003c\/strong\u003e The authors present the activities of the O.A.W. factories, struggles of Greater Poland insurgents with German fighter units, reconnaissance missions of Polish squadrons of the \"Pomorze\" and \"Poznań\" Armies, as well as famous Allied air raids, such as attacks by B-17 American bombers and RAF Lancasters. A unique element is a detailed study of Luftwaffe supply operations for the Piła fortress, as well as the air operations of the Polish 4th Mixed Air Division in 1945.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book is published in Polish, with high-quality print, hardcover, and richly illustrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized modeling and historical literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget audience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for veteran modelers, historians, and collectors documenting the aviation past of Poland and Europe. Perfect for modelers wishing to faithfully recreate aircraft models from the discussed periods and use original photographs as reference material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level (on a scale of 1-5):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 – As a product, the book requires no assembly; it serves as a historical guide and photographic support for aviation modeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Archival materials, technical diagrams, drawings, maps, photographs, descriptions of operations, and aviation equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique source accounts, previously unpublished documents, detailed iconography of aircraft and contemporary aviation structures of Germany and Poland. The publication enriches the modeler's workshop with precise historical details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eWe recommend Stratus 21580 Lotnicza Historia Ziemi Pilskiej 1910-1945 to every aviation history enthusiast and advanced modeler striving for faithful reconstruction of events and technologies from World War I, the interwar period, and World War II.\u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stratus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54754447589710,"sku":"STR21580","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/9325b64cd678956a72d5095f07cf7d63.png?v=1756137955","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/75551-stratus-21580-lotnicza-historia-ziemi-pilskiej-1910-1945","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}