- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: Parragon Plus (1 Aug 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752587706
- ISBN-13: 978-0752587707
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 23.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 960,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This volume traces the development and operational record of the Spitfire, from the racing floatplanes designed for the Schneider Trophy through the various Merlin- and later Griffon-engined types, and through its use in the air superiority, reconnaissance and ground attack roles.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
What a pity this work should cross my desk just as soon as I had finished another, much more comprehensive book on the same subject. Nevertheless, I remain objective in this review.
The British Supermarine Spitfire was designed for the sole purpose of winning the prestigious Schneider Trophy between the two world wars which dominated the first half of the 20th Century. There is no doubt that new, and quite revolutionary forward swept wing was the stuff of pure genius and the trophy was won outright. As another war with Germany loomed, however, the Royal Air Force desperately needed a new fighter. It was from that earlier successful design that a more powerful aircraft was born and into which was fitted the new Merlin Engine. This was an aircraft that could spit fire and the Spitfire was born.
Despite my having just read a much fuller account of the history of this aircraft, this is a most competent work and one which is well worth obtaining for those with an interest in the Spitfire. Some of the detail contained in this book was new to me and, therefore, adds much to one's overall interest.
This author knows his stuff and regularly obtains top grades for his books.
NM
The British Supermarine Spitfire was designed for the sole purpose of winning the prestigious Schneider Trophy between the two world wars which dominated the first half of the 20th Century. There is no doubt that new, and quite revolutionary forward swept wing was the stuff of pure genius and the trophy was won outright. As another war with Germany loomed, however, the Royal Air Force desperately needed a new fighter. It was from that earlier successful design that a more powerful aircraft was born and into which was fitted the new Merlin Engine. This was an aircraft that could spit fire and the Spitfire was born.
Despite my having just read a much fuller account of the history of this aircraft, this is a most competent work and one which is well worth obtaining for those with an interest in the Spitfire. Some of the detail contained in this book was new to me and, therefore, adds much to one's overall interest.
This author knows his stuff and regularly obtains top grades for his books.
NM
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this as a gift for my father in law who was a Spitfire Pilot during the war. He was absolutely delighted - very well illustrated, good quality and value for money.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A most competent work.
8 Sep 2011
What a pity this work should cross my desk just as soon as I had finished another, much more comprehensive book on the same subject. Nevertheless, I remain objective in this review.
The British Supermarine Spitfire was designed for the sole purpose of winning the prestigious Schneider Trophy between the two world wars which dominated the first half of the 20th Century. There is no doubt that new, and quite revolutionary forward swept wing was the stuff of pure genius and the trophy was won outright. As another war with Germany loomed, however, the Royal Air Force desperately needed a new fighter. It was from that earlier successful design that a more powerful aircraft was born and into which was fitted the new Merlin Engine. This was an aircraft that could spit fire and the Spitfire was born.
Despite my having just read a much fuller account of the history of this aircraft, this is a most competent work and one which is well worth obtaining for those with an interest in the Spitfire. Some of the detail contained in this book was new to me and, therefore, adds much to one's overall interest.
This author knows his stuff and regularly obtains top grades for his books.
NM
The British Supermarine Spitfire was designed for the sole purpose of winning the prestigious Schneider Trophy between the two world wars which dominated the first half of the 20th Century. There is no doubt that new, and quite revolutionary forward swept wing was the stuff of pure genius and the trophy was won outright. As another war with Germany loomed, however, the Royal Air Force desperately needed a new fighter. It was from that earlier successful design that a more powerful aircraft was born and into which was fitted the new Merlin Engine. This was an aircraft that could spit fire and the Spitfire was born.
Despite my having just read a much fuller account of the history of this aircraft, this is a most competent work and one which is well worth obtaining for those with an interest in the Spitfire. Some of the detail contained in this book was new to me and, therefore, adds much to one's overall interest.
This author knows his stuff and regularly obtains top grades for his books.
NM
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