MMP Books 58303 The Curtiss-Wright AT-9: The Other Jeep EN

MMP Books 58303 The Curtiss-Wright AT-9: The Other Jeep EN is a unique publication dedicated to the legendary Curtiss-Wright AT-9 advanced training aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II—commonly known as the “Jeep.” The English-language book, printed on high-quality A4 paper, contains a total of 176 pages, including 16 pages featuring color illustrations, archival photographs, and detailed technical diagrams.

The Curtiss-Wright AT-9 “Jeep” was an advanced twin-engine trainer introduced into service in 1941. Its role was to prepare American pilots for flying combat machines such as the B-25 Mitchell bomber or the C-47 Skytrain transport. The AT-9 was characterized by its challenging flight characteristics, which made it an excellent aircraft for training pilots before transitioning to demanding operational planes. During World War II, the United States produced 791 units, which were intensively used at 24 training bases across the country from September 1941 to January 1943. These aircraft remained in service until the end of the war, after which most were scrapped—today, only one remains, assembled from parts of several aircraft.

• Category: Modeling books/Aviation history
• Format: A4, 176 pages, softcover
• Language: English
• 16 color pages – archival photographs, diagrams, construction details
• Author: Senior Curator at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field, Seattle
• Period: World War II (1941-1945)
• Describes aircraft used by: United States

The MMP Books 58303 publication constitutes an invaluable source of information for both scale modelers and enthusiasts of American military aviation history. It includes a thorough discussion of the project’s history, its competition, and operational use, presenting examples of missions and special assignments involving the AT-9. Thanks to numerous illustrations, the book is an excellent reference for building plastic and resin models in scales such as 1/48 or 1/72, allowing for detailed reproduction in accordance with the original design.

We particularly recommend this publication to modelers and aviation enthusiasts interested in World War II—both beginners (difficulty level of using the book: 1/5) and advanced readers seeking in-depth information and archival materials on unique USAAC training aircraft.