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Bursting with exciting full-colour illustrations, colour artwork and contemporary photographs, this is a handy, complete guide to the most famous military aircraft in history.The Spitfire is an icon of World War II, becoming the darling of the British public through defending the skies during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire''s combat ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Commonwealth and American pilots alike, leading to a level of global public recognition which is unparalleled amongst other aircraft everyone recognises and connects with the iconic Spitfire.Spitfire is a complete reference guide to the world''s most famous fighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance, using exciting full colour artwork and detailed illustrations throughout.

Table of Contents
Introduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications Combat Use Spitfire Aces Appendices Index

Spitfire

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      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 20 May 2015
      ISBN-13 9781472812797
      978-1472812797
      ISBN-10 1472812794
      Also in:
      European history: medieval period, middle ages Military History Second World War Air forces and warfare

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Bursting with exciting full-colour illustrations, colour artwork and contemporary photographs, this is a handy, complete guide to the most famous military aircraft in history.The Spitfire is an icon of World War II, becoming the darling of the British public through defending the skies during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire''s combat ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Commonwealth and American pilots alike, leading to a level of global public recognition which is unparalleled amongst other aircraft everyone recognises and connects with the iconic Spitfire.Spitfire is a complete reference guide to the world''s most famous fighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance, using exciting full colour artwork and detailed illustrations throughout.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications Combat Use Spitfire Aces Appendices Index

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