Blood Red Skies: Yakovlev Yak-1 Squadron (2017)

Overview

This is an expansion set for the WWII aircraft miniatures game Blood Red Skies by Warlord Games and designed by Andy Chambers. This expansion includes a squadron of Soviet Yakovlev Yak-1 fighters and additional accessories to add to the core game.

Components included in this expansion are: 6 Yakovlev Yak-1 Fighters 6 Advantage Flying Bases 1 Aircraft Card 7 Aircraft Trait Cards 6 Double-sided Pilot Skill Discs 1 Aircraft Markings Sticker Sheet 3 Action Cards

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.