Wings of the Allies
Volume 2

Eagle Editions

Reviewed by Floyd S. Werner Jr.

This is the second edition of the new series- Wings of the Allies.  It follows the same format as the Wings of the Black Cross series, a softbound stapled 8.5 x 11 book printed on 36 pages of high quality high gloss paper.  There are 63 high quality photos, most never seen before from private collections.  Written by Mark Proulx and beautifully illustrated by James Bentley there is a wealth of knowledge included in the captions. 

The variety of aircraft used by the Allies makes this a smorgasbord of aircraft, both fighter and bombers.  US, Russian and British, with its commonwealth nations ensures that there is something for everyone.  This particular volume includes, Thunderbolts and Lightning, very, very frightening.  Sorry couldn’t resist. Also, Mustangs, P-40s, Hurricanes, Spits, B-26, A-20, B-17 and B-24, just to name a few.  The Russians are included as well with P-39s, SB-2, and Pe-2s. 

A new feature of this series is a chapter called “A Closer Look”.  In this volume it is a close up of the B-17 Outhouse Mouse of the 91st Bomb Group. 

Hurricanes start the book including a Mk.IIc with just two cannons, desert filter and drop tanks.  Mustangs are next including a good walk around section on a 352nd FG one.  British and Canadian Mustangs are included from the Mk.1 to Mk.IVa.  P-47s, Spitfires and P-40s are next up.  A Russian P-39s that belongs to the Erickson Collection when it originally crashed in 1943.

Twin engine aircraft are next with some colorful P-38s and Mosquitos.  Russian Pe-2 and SB-2 are up next.  An all black British A-20, along with some cool inflight photos of US A-20s and B-26s follow that.  There are pics of a Whittley and Wellington up next.  Some B-24s and Lancasters, including the RAF Hendon’s ‘S for Sugar’ are up next.

‘A Closer Look’ focuses on the B-17G-25-BO “Outhouse Mouse” of the 323rd BS, 91st BG.  It is interesting to see the evolution of the markings and modifications done to the aircraft throughout its life. 

James Bentley’s artwork finishes out the book.  There are eight color profiles provided.  I love the weathering on the profiles.  Excellent artwork such as these are always motivating to me.    

On the back cover is a beautifully color photo of a Spitfire Mk. VIII of the SAAF in desert camo. It is not colorized but retains its color from a color slide. 

I think this is another winner of a reference book from Mark Proulx and Eagle Editions.  I find the entire series to be inspirational and worth the price of admission.  This along with the rest of this series and the Wings of the Black Cross are a great investment. 

Highly Recommended

Thanks to Eagle Editions for the review copy.  You can obtain yours by contacting them at www.eagle-editions.com .  Let them know you heard about it here.

Review Text and Images Copyright © 2025 by Floyd Werner
This Page Created on 08 August, 2025
Last updated 9 October, 2025

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