The Yakovlev Yak-1 entered service in 1940, a fast and well-armed fighter. With wooden wings and a composite structure, it was a very reliable and easy to maintain aircraft. Although its production suffered quality issues due to the Axis invasion, the Yak-1 always remained popular with front line pilots.
The Soviet Yak1 Squadron set contains:
- 6 Yakovlev Yak-1 Fighters
- 6 Advantage flying bases
- 1 Aircraft card
- 6 Aircraft Trait Cards
- 6 Double-sided Pilot Skill Discs
- 1 Aircraft Markings Sticker Sheet
- 3 Action cards
Models supplied unassembled and unpainted