Eagle Editions | Wings of the Allies Volume 1

Reviewed by Kevin Williams

Publisher: Eagle Editions
Author: Mark Proulx
Publishing Date: 2024
ISBN: 978-0-914144-69-4 (Softcover)
Pages: 36

Introduction

A new departure from Eagle Editions (as far as I am aware), this is Volume One re: The Allied air war, specifically the European theater of operations. Printed on high quality paper, the 36 page booklet includes numerous black and white photographs, most previously unpublished and unavailable. Individual photo credits are not given per se, but there is a summary of thanks at the end acknowledging the various sources.

(On a personal note, I'd like to see this series, or one similar, expanded to include Allied aircraft in the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters as well. A series on Axis aircraft in those theaters would also be welcome.)

For Allied aircraft fans, there is much here in the form of eye candy. Quite a few of the "usual suspects" are presented here; Mustangs, Lightnings, Thunderbolts, Havocs, etc., as well as the Russian Mig-3, Yak-3, LaGG-3 and more, and a few select British types; Typhoons, Spitfires, Mosquitos and such. Some of the photos are of wrecks but this in no way diminishes the value of their inclusion, it actually enhances it, at least in my opinion. Sundry other subjects are are all here too to varying degrees.

Photo Samples

As one can see, the variety is here, and some of the photos are actually quite magnificent.

Color Profiles

The above are but 4 of the total of 8 profiles, all of which are done to a very high standard by the illustrator, James Bentley.

The great photos of aircraft, the informative text, and the color profile drawings all make this a very nice addition to any library. For allied aircraft fans, or aviation fans in general, this volume is an excellent source of images of subjects from the WWII time-frame.

I can highly recommend this volume.

Many thanks for my review copy to Judy Crandall from Eagle Editions, seller of fine books, decals and aviation related aftermarket items.

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