Spitfire: The Legend Lives On

$45.00 CAD

pp. 224, “The Spitfire turns eighty on March 5, 2016, and the passion for the Royal Air Force’s best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than fifty Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them, “on the wing,” in his breathtaking style.

This eye-catching book combines this unique collection of stunning photos with poignant firsthand accounts of flying the airplane in combat from some of the most famous Aces to pilot the Spitfire and from some of the forgotten pilots. Chronicling the history of this most iconic of British aircraft, this book is a must-have purchase for aviation enthusiasts.”

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Book Information

ISBN13 9781472815491
Number of pages 224
Original Title Spitfire: The Legend Lives On
Published Date 2016
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 4to
Place of Publication Oxford
Edition Second printing
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pp. 224, “The Spitfire turns eighty on March 5, 2016, and the passion for the Royal Air Force’s best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than fifty Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them, “on the wing,” in his breathtaking style.

This eye-catching book combines this unique collection of stunning photos with poignant firsthand accounts of flying the airplane in combat from some of the most famous Aces to pilot the Spitfire and from some of the forgotten pilots. Chronicling the history of this most iconic of British aircraft, this book is a must-have purchase for aviation enthusiasts.”

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Weight 2 kg

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