Walk Around MiG-21 Fishbed, Part 2

Library Bookwatch, May, 2005

Walk Around MiG-21 Fishbed, Part 2

Hans-Heiri Stapfer, author; Darren Glenn, illustrator

Squadron/Signal Publications

1115 Crowley Drive, Carrollton, TX 75011-5010

0897474864 $TBA www.squadron.com

Number 39 in the Squadron/Signal Publications "Walk Around" series, Walk Around MiG-21 Fishbed, Part 2 is the latest in this top-notch series of close-up photographic examination of military aircraft models. Both black-and-white and color photographs of the MiG-21 Fishbed, a model particularly associated with the Soviet Air Force, showcase the depth, splendor, strengths and weaknesses of this magnificent aircraft. Captions to each photograph delve into high technical detail as well as interesting trivia, such as how alcohol sprayed using pressurized air was used to de-ice the windshield. Walk Around MiG-21 Fishbed, Part 2 is an amazing virtual tour, and by far the next best thing to actually getting up close and personal to a vintage plane, complete with extensive and expert commentary.