Book Review

Me 262 Units

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review March 2005
Title Me 262 Units
Author Marek J. Murawski
Publisher Kagero
Published 2005
ISBN 83-89088-58-4
Format 104 pages, softbound
MSRP (USD) $24.95

Kagero has been turning out some very interesting and well-researched monographs on many subjects. In this release, Kagero examines the operational history of the world's first operational jet fighter, the Me 262. Published in both Polish and English, the author walks the reader through the initial deployment of the fighter version and then the diversion of production to Hitler's Blitz Bomber.

The coverage includes:

  • Introduction
  • Einsatzkommando Schenk
  • KG 51
  • 10./NJG 11
  • JV 44
  • Other Units
  • Bibliography
Book Review

In addition to the operational history of the aircraft, the title has a color photo walk around of the Me 262 at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Coverage of this part ends with some excellent color profiles of the aircraft.

Book Review

As is customary for the Kagero series, a sheet of Techmod decals is included representing selected subjects from the color profiles in the title. In a new push, Kagero has elected to provide fewer subjects on the decal sheet in favor of providing those subjects that are covered in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32. All modelers win with this approach! The subjects include:

  • Me 262A-1a, Einsatzkommando Schenk, Black F, July 1944
  • Me 262A-1a, JV 44, White 5, April 1945
  • Me 262A-1a, 8./JG(J) 6, Red 7, May 1945

You'll definitely want to add this title to your reference library. You can find Kagero books at your favorite hobby retailer.

This title is highly recommended!


HOME   WHAT'S NEW   REVIEWS   AIRCRAFT   ARMOR   NAVAL   SPACE   HISTORY   MUSEUM
CALENDAR   COLOR REFS   WRITERS GUIDE   TIPS   FUTURE KITS   ABOUT
READERS GALLERY   LOGOS   SOLAR MONITOR   FAQS   SPECIAL   STAFF   CONTACT

 

testors.com
modelexpo-online
greatmodels.com
luckymodel.com
hobbyeasy.com
culttvmanshop.com
afterburnerdecals.com
yannis-hobbies.com
hlj.com
tacair-press.com