This book is now available. I obtained my copy from Aviation World, in Toronto (
http://www.aviationworld.net/Default.asp?c=143019). I could not find it on their website, but I phoned them to ask about another book, and since this is published in Canada, asked them about it as well. Softcover, slick paper, 8.5 by 11 inches, x+150 pages. This is volume one, covering the period July 1942 to mid-May 1944. Many photographs, well reproduced, including examples of original Soviet documents. Highly recommended. I look forward to Volume 2 to complete the history.
Frank.