This book covers all production variants of Yak piston-engine fighters from the I-26, to the Yak-1 and 1b, the many variations of the Yak-7 and Yak-9, and to the final, excellent Mig-3.

The narrative includes historical background, technical description and a brief operational summary for each variant. The text is logically organised and does an excellent job of describing sub-variants including Yak-7R, 7M, 7B, 7V, 7D and DI (these latter two actually being prototypes for the Yak-9); Yak-9T, Yak-9D, Yak-9M, Yak 9P and 9TK, Yak-9K, Yak-9B, Yak-9DD, Yak-9PD, Yak-9R, Yak-9S, Yak-9V conversion, Yak-9U and more. Photographs of each variant are included.

More than 300 black and white photos are included. These are mostly factory and official photos, and they have obviously been chosen for their ability to illustrate individual characteristics of the variants.

The book is rounded out with two wartime color photographs and 30 color profiles that will provide some additional inspiration for modelers.