https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/ products in category Mushroom Polish Wings en Berliner Zinnfiguren Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:44:58 +0200 Berliner Zinnfiguren info@zinnfigur.com (Hans-Günther Scholtz) https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/wave_bz/img/logo_pe.png https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/ https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Great-Britain/Matusiak-W-Supermarine-Spitfire-XVI.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7016.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Volume 16 of the series "Polskie Skrzydla. Polish Wings." Illustrated with contemporary photographs and colour aircraft profiles, this picture book shows Polish pilots flying the successful British Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI fighter in the final stages of World War 2. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Great-Britain/Matusiak-W-Supermarine-Spitfire-XVI.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Kopanski-T-J-PZL-23-Karas-PZL-43-PZL-46-Sum.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7017.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Volume 17 of the series "Polskie Skrzydla. Polish Wings" focuses on the most famous Polish bomber of WW2, the PZL.23 and its variants. More than 200 mostly unknown photographs document the details of this aircraft. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Kopanski-T-J-PZL-23-Karas-PZL-43-PZL-46-Sum.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Belcarc-B-Breguet-19-Farman-F-68-Goliath-SECM-Amiot-123.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7018.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Volume 18 of the series "Polskie Skrzydla. Polish Wings" series describes the operational history of three types of aircraft used by the Polish Air Force in the interwar period - the Breguet 19, Farman F68 "Goliath" and Amiot 123. The reader also learns a lot of interesting facts about the construction and technology of the aforementioned aircraft. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Belcarc-B-Breguet-19-Farman-F-68-Goliath-SECM-Amiot-123.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Kopanski-Tomasz-J-Swiatlon-Janusz-Illustr-Polish-Wings-No-22-Bristol-F-2B-Fighter-RAF-SE5a-Sopwith-1F-1-Camel-Sopwith-5F-1-Dolphin-Martinsyde-F-4-Buzzard.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7022.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The book in the popular Polish Wings series is on the famous British WWI fighters in Polish Air Forces. Covers duty of these aircraft during Polish-Bolsheviks war and early 1920s. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Kopanski-Tomasz-J-Swiatlon-Janusz-Illustr-Polish-Wings-No-22-Bristol-F-2B-Fighter-RAF-SE5a-Sopwith-1F-1-Camel-Sopwith-5F-1-Dolphin-Martinsyde-F-4-Buzzard.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Brooking-Steve-Matusiak-Wojtek-Sikora-Piotr-303-Squadron-North-American-Mustang.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7023.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>No. 303 Squadron was the only Polish unit equipped with the "Mustang" Mk. IV, as the bubble-top P-51D and P-51K were known collectively to the RAF. Between April 1945 and December 1946, the squadron used a total of 29 of these aircraft, plus six "Mustang" Mk. I's as hacks. The book includes over 120 photos and nearly 30 colour plates to profusely illustrate these aircraft. Their technical details, military markings and maintenance stencils are shown in the detail. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Brooking-Steve-Matusiak-Wojtek-Sikora-Piotr-303-Squadron-North-American-Mustang.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Swiatlon-Janusz-Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-19P-PM-MiG-21F-13.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7024.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>This book in the popular "Polish Wings" series tells the story of the first supersonic fighter in the Polish Air Force. The MiG-19 and the first version of the MiG-21F-13 are described in unparalleled details. Many previously unpublished photographs come from private collections; colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated in a series of specially commissioned colour profiles. The book includes over 120 photographs and nearly 30 colour plates to profusely illustrate these aircraft. Their technical details, military markings and maintenance stencils are shown in the detail. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Swiatlon-Janusz-Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-19P-PM-MiG-21F-13.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Kopanski-Tomasz-Fokker-E-V-D-VIII.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7025.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Book 25 in the popular "Polish Wings" series tells the story of the famous German parasol-winged WWI fighter monoplane in Polish Air Force service. The Polish Air Force captured 17 of these Fokkers, but only seven (six E.V and one D.VIII) were in airworthy condition. All were used against Bolshevik forces in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1920. Lieutenant Stefan Stec earned the first kill for the Polish Air Force, by shooting down a Ukrainian Nieuport fighter on 29 April 1919. In 1921, the remaining Fokkers were withdrawn from front-line units and transferred to the Szkola Obslugi Lotniczej (Air Personnel School) at Poznan-Lawica airfield. The book includes over 120 photographs and nearly 30 colour plates to profusely illustrate these aircraft. Their technical details, military markings and maintenance stencils are shown in the detail.<br><br>In 1921, the remaining Fokker E.V and D.VIII were withdrawn from the front-line units and transferred to the "Szkola Obslugi Lotniczej" (Air Staff School) at Poznan-Lawica airfield. The book contains over 120 photos and almost 30 colour plates to comprehensively illustrate these aircraft and their use by the Polish Air Force. Their technical details, military markings and maintenance templates are shown in detail. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Kopanski-Tomasz-Fokker-E-V-D-VIII.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Holda-Karolina-Petlyakov-Pe-2-UPe-2-Tupolev-USB.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7026.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>This book in the popular "Polish Wings" series is on the famous Rusian WW2 bombers in Polish Air Forces. Covers duty of these aircraft during WW2 and postwar period.More than 120 photos, mostly unpublished, and many colour profiles. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Holda-Karolina-Petlyakov-Pe-2-UPe-2-Tupolev-USB.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Warzynkowski-Marcin-French-Flying-Boats-1918-1939.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:35:08 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7027.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Volume 27 in the popular "Polish Wings" series is on the French flying boats in Polish Navy Air Forces. Covers duty of these aircraft from 1918 to 1939. More than 120 photos, mostly unpublished, and many color profiles. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Warzynkowski-Marcin-French-Flying-Boats-1918-1939.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Holda-Karolina-Illustr-Tupolev-Tu-2-Sukhoi-Utb-2-Shcherbakov-Shche-2.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7028.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The next book in the popular "Polish Wings" series is on the famous Russian World War 2 bombers and trainers in Polish Air Forces. Covers duty of these aircraft during World War 2 and postwar period. More than 120 photos, mostly unpublished, and many colour profiles. The book covers: Tu-2, UTB-2 and Shche-2 aircraft.<br><br>The Tu-2 was a twin-engine, fast day and frontline bomber. The Utb-2 is an offshoot of the Tu-2 light bomber, but was used as a training aircraft. The Shche-2 was a light transport and liaison aircraft produced in the USSR. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Holda-Karolina-Illustr-Tupolev-Tu-2-Sukhoi-Utb-2-Shcherbakov-Shche-2.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Matusiak-Wojtek-Grudzien-Robert-Illustr-Supermarine-Spitfire-V-Band.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7029.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The two volumes describe the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vs used by Polish pilots in Britain during 1941-1945. This volume 1 covers Polish 302-308 Squadrons, while volume 2 will cover 315-318 Squadrons plus allied units. The books include listings of losses and of officially credited victories. Each volume has about 200 photographs (many of which have not been published before) and 36 color profiles (plus top and bottom views of representative aircraft).<br><br>The books contain lists of losses and officially confirmed aerial victories. Each volume contains around 200 photographs (many of which have not yet been published) and 36 colour aircraft profiles, including top and bottom views of representative aircraft. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Matusiak-Wojtek-Grudzien-Robert-Illustr-Supermarine-Spitfire-V-Band.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Matusiak-Wojtek-Supermarine-Spitfire-V-Volume-2.html Tue, 19 May 2026 06:45:09 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7030.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The two volumes describe Spitfire Mk. Vs used by Polish pilots in Britain during 1941-1945. Volume 2 will cover 315-318 Squadrons plus allied units. The books include listings of losses and of officially credited victories. Each volume has about 200 photographs (many of which have not been published before) and 36 color profiles (plus top and bottom views of representative aircraft). https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/General/Matusiak-Wojtek-Supermarine-Spitfire-V-Volume-2.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Korcz-Grzegorz-Avro-Lancaster-I-III.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7031.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The book describes the service of the famous Avro "Lancaster" Mk. I/III heavy bombers used by Polish pilots in Britain during 1941-1945. The book includes 200 photographs (many of which have not been published before) and 30 colour profiles. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Korcz-Grzegorz-Avro-Lancaster-I-III.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-21MF.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7032.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>This new book in the popular "Polish Wings" series describes and illustrates in unparalleled detail the supersonic MiG-21MF jet fighter in service with the Polish Air Force. Nearly 60 countries in four continents have flown the MiG-21 since 1959, and it still serves many nations six decades after its maiden flight. It made aviation records and became the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history. The MF was the export version of the Soviet-deployed SM, labelled M for "modernised" and F for "uprated engine".<br><br>The MF was the export version of the SM used by the Soviet Union, with the designation M for "modernised" and F for "improved engine". https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-21MF.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Zmyslony-Wojciech-Olejniczak-Andrzej-M-Polish-Wings-Volume-33-Ilyushin-Il-2.html Fri, 01 May 2026 07:35:13 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7033.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The renowned Soviet attack aircraft Il-2 and its various models within the Polish Air Force have been extensively documented with unmatched detail. This publication comprises numerous unpublished photographs obtained from private collections, along with a series of specially commissioned color profiles that illustrate and describe the color schemes and markings used. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Zmyslony-Wojciech-Olejniczak-Andrzej-M-Polish-Wings-Volume-33-Ilyushin-Il-2.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Polish-Wings-Band-34-Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15-and-Licence-Build-Versions.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:55:10 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7034.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The famous jet fighter Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15 and its variants in the Polish Air Force are described in unparalleled detail. Includes many unpublished photos from the private collections. The colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated in a series of specially commissioned color profiles. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Musialkowski-Lechoslaw-Polish-Wings-Band-34-Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15-and-Licence-Build-Versions.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Grudzien-Robert-Polish-Wings-Volume-35-Supermarine-Spitfire-V-Polish-Squadrons-over-Dieppe.html Wed, 13 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7035.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing at Dieppe, France, on 19 August 1942. That was one of the most controversial battles of the Second World War, which also involved extensive air operations to provide direct support for the amphibious assault and to defend the troops and the fleet against the Luftwaffe.<br>This book is a tribute to the 1st Polish Wing, Fighter Commands most successful wing during the operation. The wing provided 10% of the Spitfire squadrons engaged in the battle, suffered 3.5% of losses and was credited by Fighter Command with 17% of all enemy aircraft destroyed. Nos. 303 and 317 Polish Squadrons were the top-scoring units that day. Notably, they achieved this while still flying the Spitfire V variant, while some Fighter Command squadrons already had the much improved Mk IX.<br>Several hundred of carefully selected and extensively captioned images depict Spitfires of the five Polish squadrons, as well as the men who maintained and flew them in support of the Dieppe landings.<br><br>The squadron accounted for 10% of the Spitfire squadrons involved in the battle, suffered 3.5% of the losses and was credited by Fighter Command with 17% of all enemy aircraft destroyed. The Polish squadrons No. 303 and 317 were the most successful units on this day. Remarkably, they achieved this while still flying the Spitfire Mk. V, while some Fighter Command squadrons already had the much improved Mk. IX.<br> Several hundred carefully selected photographs with detailed captions show the Spitfires of the five Polish squadrons and the men who waited and flew them in support of the landing at Dieppe. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Poland/Grudzien-Robert-Polish-Wings-Volume-35-Supermarine-Spitfire-V-Polish-Squadrons-over-Dieppe.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Juszczak-Artur-Karnas-Dariusz-Polish-Wings-Volume-36-TS-11-Iskra.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:20:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7036.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The famous Polish jet trainer TS-11 Iskra and its variants in the Polish Air Force are described in unparalleled detail. Includes many unpublished photos from the private collections. The colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated in a series of specially commissioned colour profiles. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Juszczak-Artur-Karnas-Dariusz-Polish-Wings-Volume-36-TS-11-Iskra.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Karnas-Dariusz-Juszczak-Artur-Polish-Wings-Volume-37-TS-11-Iskra.html Fri, 01 May 2026 07:35:13 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7037.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Delve into the rich history of the UTi MiG-15, a legendary aircraft that played a crucial role in the Polish Air Force, as training aircraft. This comprehensive book provides a detailed exploration of its service, including the Czechoslovak-built CS-102 variant. Discover the fascinating journey of the aircraft conversion to the SBLim-1 and SBLim-2.<br><br>Uncover rare and unpublished black and white period photos that offer a unique glimpse into the aircraft's operational life. Additionally, admire a stunning collection of colour profiles that showcase the captivating livery of the UTi MiG-15 and its various versions. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Mushroom-Polish-Wings/Karnas-Dariusz-Juszczak-Artur-Polish-Wings-Volume-37-TS-11-Iskra.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/France/Belcarz-Bartlomiej-Holda-Karolina-France-1940-Volume-1-Morane-Saulnier-MS-406.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:20:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/577_7038.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Check over the dramatic events of 1940 as the Polish Air Force took to the skies in France, fighting valiantly during World War II. This book focuses on the pivotal role played by the Morane Saulnier MS.406. Explore a treasure trove of black and white period photos that bring this significant era to life. Additionally, marvel at the collection of colour profiles that showcase the distinct liveries of the Morane Saulnier MS.406 in Polish Air Force service. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/France/Belcarz-Bartlomiej-Holda-Karolina-France-1940-Volume-1-Morane-Saulnier-MS-406.html