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The Spitfire Story (Hardcover) Loot Price: R295
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The Spitfire Story (Hardcover): Peter R. March

The Spitfire Story (Hardcover)

Peter R. March

Series: Story of

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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 colours in the ground attack, photo-reconnaissance, carrier-borne fighter and escort fighter roles. Through a continuous programme of modification and development it remained at the forefront of fighter design until superseded by the new generation of jet fighters after the war.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 colour 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).

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Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Story of
Release date: February 2006
First published: May 2006
Authors: Peter R. March
Dimensions: 131 x 192 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 978-0-7509-4402-1
Categories: Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Aircraft: general interest
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles
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LSN: 0-7509-4402-1
Barcode: 9780750944021

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