Description

Published to coincide with the 80th birthday of the Spitfire this is a gripping and visually spectacular volume, which celebrates the life of Britain's most iconic military aircraft.

The Spitfire turns 80 on 5 March 2016, and the passion for the RAF's best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than 50 Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them 'on the wing' in his breathtaking style.

This eye-catching book combines a unique collection of stunning photos with poignant first-hand accounts of flying the aeroplane in combat, from some of the most famous aces to ever pilot the Spitfire, and from some of the pilots forgotten by history.

Illustrated with photographs from the world's most experienced photographer of Spitfires in the air, this is a highly collectable book for anyone with a love for the Flying Legend.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC
Introduction by Phill O'Dell
Author's Preface

The Early Marks
Spitfire Mk V
Spitfire Mk VIIIs
MH434
Spitfires in Blue
Packard Merlin Spitfire
Griffon Spitfires
Seafires
Spitfire Spectacular

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Product details

Published May 19 2016
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 224
ISBN 9781472815507
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 95 b/w, 90 col
Series General Aviation
Short code GNA
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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