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The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Spitfire by Cawthorne, Nigel

ISBN: 9781780190341 PUBLISHER: Southwater Publishing FORMAT: Paperback PAGES: 256 PUBLICATION DATE: 15.11.2011 DIMENSIONS: 21.84 x 15.49 x 1.78 centimetres

DESCRIPTION: This title tells the story of an iconic aircraft from World War II, that is illustrated with over 250 colour and black and white photographs. It takes you through the creation, construction, production and history of the Spitfire, as well as its role in the major battles of the war. It includes moving firsthand accounts from the pilots who flew the Spitfires, including both their experiences in combat and the way of life for the RAF at that time. It features a fascinating and engaging narrative written by a leading military history expert. It lists sites where surviving Spitfires can be viewed today so you can go and see this incredible aircraft for yourself. It compares the Spitfire with other great fighters both Axis and Allied in the skies at the time. It shows how the famous fighter plane had its origins in a series of trophywinning seaplanes from the 1920s and 1930s, and how it was developed. This engrossing book retells the story of the iconic aircraft of World War I. It goes into the heart of the action, showing what it was like to fly a spitfire in the Battle of Britain, and tells the moving stories of the brave young pilots who flew this allconquering machine. In addition, this book lists where surviving planes can be seen today so that you see the incredible aircraft for yourself. The fascinating and informed text, written by a leading expert in the field and accompanie

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