Unfortunately, I have never encountered his books in English translation. Minakov's books, although written in the typical Soviet style prescribed by the political department of the army, are still characterized by some liveliness and the presence of interesting details.
I just finished my build....Il-4-T Xuntong's Kit...1/48. I did a lot of research and detail to get this kit to what you will see. Notice my notes to the build.
I just finished my build....Il-4-T Xuntong's Kit...1/48. I did a lot of research and detail to get this kit to what you will see. Notice my notes to the build.
Here is a great link to a movie on YouTube that demonstrates what the Russian airman went through with the IL-3 (the snubby nose version) right before the IL-4 that I have built. A very great movie produced in Russia with GREAT English vocals and great accurate surroundings ! ...
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3kWGX5YAVY&t=5614s