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superseded by the new generation of jet fighters after the war.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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