Product Description

This book examines the LaGG family of fighters, that were amongst the first modern piston-engined interceptors made available to the Red Air Forces in early 1941 and proved far better fighters than their radial-engined predecessors. Despite technical maladies and political interference from Moscow. the LaGG-3 matured into an effective fighter when flown to its strengths at low level. Many early Soviet aces were weaned on the LaGG-3, and if they survived the early massacres of 1941-42, they went on to fly the Lavochkin family of fighters. Indeed, the Lavochkin La-3, -5 and -7 were the fighters of choice for Heroes of the Soviet Union such as Ivan Kozhedub, who claimed 62 kills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #528218 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-19
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

About the Author
George is a member of the Twin Cities Aero Historians, a group which has been in existence for about 37 years, and which has produced several other internationally known aviation authors. He is also an associate of the Russian Aviation Research Group. This is his second book for Osprey. Jim Laurier attended Paier School of Art in Hamden and has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration ever since. As a pilot he combines his love of history with his flying experiences to create some of the most realistic and historically accurate aviation paintings seen today. Jim has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon and has been published in many books, magazines, and calendars.

Customer Reviews

Another quality book by Osprey
This book covers the Soviet LaGG & La fighters operated by the Red Air Force pilots in WW II. The writers seem to have gotten hold of a wealth of details and information making this a very enjoyable read. Crammed with rare photos and colour illustrations this book is ideal for the expert, studied amateur or novice who has any interest in the little known actions of the air war on the Eastern Front. The LA-7 was probably the best Soviet fighter to come out of the war and was more than a match for the German fighters being used at the time. A great little book, highly recommended.