This is number 39 in the Polish Wings series and it covers the French-built Caudron-Renault CR.714. The book is 104 pages and contains 118 B&W photos, nine color photos, 51 color camouflage aircraft profile illustrations(some including top and bottom views), and six marking illustrations in color totaling 195 pictures and illustrations.

The book begins with a brief overview of the aircraft in Polish service. About 36 Cr.714s were assigned to GC1/145 Polish Squadron in France. This was the only Allied squadron to use the CR.714 in combat.

The bulk of the book covers the operational history of the CR.714 by the Poles throughout the Battle of France. This section is filled with many B&W photos, many not seen before. There are also many wonderful color profiles of the various 714s in service.

The book concludes with a section on camouflage and marks. This covers both external and interior colors. Numbers and national and squadron markings. The last page features three photos of a surviving fuselage. In total there is one complete, original airframe and a fuselage still in existence. There are also a few replicas in operation or under construction.

I will confess that I have a soft spot for WWII French aircraft, some because of their elegant design and some due their ungainly appearance. Thankfully, the CR.714 is one of the beautiful, elegant designs to come from French designers in WWII. Like all volumes by this publisher, this is a terrific book! The modeler will find this extremely useful when building a CR.714. Those interested in aircraft/squadron histories will also be happy with this book!

My thanks to Casemate for the review copy and to IPMS/USA for the opportunity!