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Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.

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A mine of information and is thus recommended to all Spitfire fans -- Model Airplane International

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Introduction /Chapter One – Desert beginning /Chapter Two – Operation Torch and beyond /Chapter Three – Landing in Sicily /Chapter Four – Slow grind up of Italy /Chapter Five – Southern France and the Balkans /Chapter Six – Valediction /Appendices

Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 20/04/2011
      ISBN13: 9781849083430, 978-1849083430
      ISBN10: 1849083436

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.

      Trade Review
      A mine of information and is thus recommended to all Spitfire fans -- Model Airplane International

      Table of Contents
      Introduction /Chapter One – Desert beginning /Chapter Two – Operation Torch and beyond /Chapter Three – Landing in Sicily /Chapter Four – Slow grind up of Italy /Chapter Five – Southern France and the Balkans /Chapter Six – Valediction /Appendices

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