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The Spitfire Story

By Peter March

Hardcover | 0750944021 | Details

Book Description

The Supermarine Spitfire is probably the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the most successful fighters ever designed. As a fighter aircraft it reigned supreme and unsurpassed from the biplane era to the dawn of the jet age, a period that included the Second World War.Continue

The Supermarine Spitfire is probably the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the most successful fighters ever designed. As a fighter aircraft it reigned supreme and unsurpassed from the biplane era to the dawn of the jet age, a period that included the Second World War. In addition to its primary role as an interceptor fighter, the Spitfire also acquitted itself with flying colors in the ground attack, photo-reconnaissance, carrier-borne fighter and escort fighter roles. Through a continuous program of modification and development it remained at the forefront of fighter design until superseded by the new generation of jet fighters after the war. "The Spitfire Story" is an attractive, picture-led account with a short but authoritative text supported by a comprehensive selection of 40 color and 40 black and white photographs showing the Spitfire at all stages of its life. Peter R. March's narrative covers the background from its genesis, to first flight and flight testing; the Spitfire in the Battle of Britain; the Spitfire in combat during the Second World War; post-war service and retirement; and how the Spitfire lives on in the 21st century (with a listing of surviving Spitfires and where to see them).

Book Details

  • English Books
  • Hardcover 128 Pages
  • ISBN-10: 0750944021
  • ISBN-13: 9780750944021
  • Publisher: Sutton Publishing
  • Pub date: May 31, 2006
  • Dimensions: 18 cm x 13 cm x 1 cm Just how big is that?
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