Walk Around
MiG-21 Fishbed Part 2

After seeing the Part 1 of this MiG-21 Walk Around, I was waiting anxiously for Part 2 that would cover the late generation Fishbeds. Once again, the author has compiled an interesting array of photographs of most of the late model MiG-21s. As with Part 1, there is a nice mix of color and black & white photos of the Fishbed J, L, and N models.

There are some nice color profiles of the various late-model Fishbeds also provided in this title which will interest modelers, as there are a nice array of Soviet and foreign Fishbeds with interesting camouflage schemes. The author has even collected some interesting photos of updated MiG-21s with twin-rail AA-8 Aphid launchers and other interesting 'tweaks'.

I do hope that there is a part 3 in this series still waiting to get published, as there are some holes in the coverage. Part 1 provided nice coverage of the Fishbed C/E, D, F, and Mogol A/B (trainers). Part 2, as mentioned above, picks up with the Fishbed J, L and N. Together, we're missing some interesting variants. The photo-reconnaissance MiG-21R Fishbed H, hump-backed MiG-21 Fishbed K, the STOL prototype Fishbed G, and a closer look at the refitted MiG-21s being flown today being updated by a variety of companies from around the world. Of course, we're also missing the Chinese-built J-7/F-7 also seeing service around the world.

This is another nice release from Squadron/Signal Publications and you'll definitely want to have this one on your shelf. You can get this title from your favorite book seller, hobby shop, or directly from Squadron Mail Order (www.squadron.com).

My sincere thanks to Squadron Mail Order for this review sample!