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SPITFIRE
FLYING LEGEND - 60TH ANNIVERSARY 1936-96 |
| By: |
John M. Dibbs, Tony Holmes, John M. Dibbs (Photos) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£25.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1855325942 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781855325944 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
15 April, 1996 |
| Series: |
Osprey Classic Aircraft |
| Pages: |
176 |
| Description: |
Published for the 60th anniversary of the Spitfire's first flight, this work brings together interviews with surviving pilots, such as Raymond Baxter and "Sammy" Sampson, with contemporary and vintage colour photography of Spitfires past and present. |
| Synopsis: |
As much a national hero as Wellington, Nelson or Montgomery, the Supermarine Spitfire has become the most recognisable icon of World War 2 for several generations of Britons. From the throaty growl of its Rolls-Royce Merlin, or Griffon, to its beautifully tapered elliptical wings, the Spitfire is a true aeronautical thoroughbred. Regarded by many as the saviour of the Sceptred Isle 'in its darkest hour', the Spitfire is without a doubt the most famous combat aircraft the world has ever seen. 1996 celebrates the 60th anniversary of the fighter's first flight, and this lavishly illustrated volume serves as a tribute to the airworthy survivors of today. |
| Illustrations: |
colour photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Returnable |