Kagero 3076 Ławoczkin Ła-5 vol.I PL – Monograph of the Fighter Aircraft

Kagero 3076 Ławoczkin Ła-5 vol.I PL is an exceptional publication aimed at modelers, military aviation enthusiasts, and historians seeking reliable and detail-rich sources about one of the most recognizable Soviet fighter planes of World War II – the Lavochkin La-5. The book is a meticulously prepared monograph authored by Dariusz Paduch and published by renowned publisher Kagero.

Publication Scope

• 94 pages in Polish, filled with detailed technical and historical descriptions of the Lavochkin La-5
• As many as 120 high-quality archival photographs presenting the aircraft in various combat conditions as well as museum exhibits
• 10 color profile illustrations, ideal for recreating authentic paint schemes on plastic and resin models
• Precise modeling plans – an invaluable aid when building a model in your chosen scale, including 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32

Historical and Military Description

The Lavochkin La-5 was one of the key single-seat front-line fighters of the USSR. Introduced into service in 1942, it was intensively used on the Eastern Front during World War II, especially during the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk. The aircraft's design stood out for its radial engine and excellent performance at low and medium altitudes. Users: USSR, and occasionally satellite countries after the war.
Service period: World War II (1942–1945), with a few units accessible to People's Poland shortly after the war.

Who is it recommended for?

We recommend "Kagero 3076 Ławoczkin Ła-5 vol.I PL" to all modelers building scale aircraft, model galleries, and historians, especially enthusiasts of aircraft modeling in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scale. The extensive photographic documentation and professional plans make this publication an indispensable source also for advanced modelers seeking authentic details and marking variants for their replicas.

Difficulty Level and Product Category

• Category: High-quality modeling publication / thematic monograph
• Material: color printing on high-quality paper, including several color pages
• Difficulty level of working with the materials: 2 (easy access to detailed illustrations and plans, recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers)

Kagero 3076 Ławoczkin Ła-5 vol.I PL is an excellent investment in deepening historical knowledge and modeling skills – a valuable, well-designed, and essential publication for every enthusiast of Soviet military aviation!