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208 pages. 760 color photographs with full English and German text. Aircraft References for Enthusiasts and Modelers No 1. Expansive photo-essay detailing the current status of the Panavia Tornado IDS in Luftwaffe service. This volume begins with a concise introduction describing the development and the most recent technical changes to the swing wing fighter-bomber. The book follows with 40 pages of action photos (organized by unit) then over 140 pages dedicated to images and technical descriptions featuring radar, avionics, cockpits, landing gear, engines, armament and exterior airframe aspects. The finale consists of color plates presenting contemporary Luftwaffe camouflage schemes in profile and plan views. Also features a pull-out sheet of 1/48 scale drawings - highly detailed and the most dimensionally accurate yet published. This is a 'must have' and the absolute Tornado reference for modeler or enthusiast.