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Petlyakov Pe-2 «Peshka» (Crowood Aviation Series) by Peter C Smith, Peter C. Smith is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Petlyakov Pe-2 «Peshka» (Crowood Aviation Series) about?
The twin-engine Petlyakov Pe-2, or 'Peshka', formed the mainstay of the Soviet dive and light-bomber force in World War Two. Of advanced design, and sleek appearance, the twin-engine Pe-2 was an extremely fast and reliable aircraft. Aviation historian Peter C Smith tells the full story of this remarkable aircraft, and places it in the context of the Russian campaign, the success of which owed much to this reliable and very numerous machine. Using official sources, including the official Pe-2 handbook, and numerous color and black-and-white photographs from private sources, this deeply-researched book will be invaluable for the historian, enthusiast and modeler alike.
Who reads Petlyakov Pe-2 «Peshka» (Crowood Aviation Series)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Peter C Smith, Peter C. Smith
- Publisher
- CROWOOD; The Crowood Press
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781861265883
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Military, History, Military History
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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