Comprehensive history of the legendary Spitfire fighter aircraft from design in 1934 through WWII service to post-war demobilization in 1957. Covers development, variants, operations across all theaters, allied squadrons, and photo-reconnaissance use. Characteristics ISBN-10 0711002932 Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( square back binding ) Condition Used, mint condition Author(s) Ted Hooton Publisher Ian Allan Ltd. Number of pages 64 Published date 1977 Language(s) English Size 22 x 30 x 1 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION MILITAIRE• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE Description NEW LIGHT ON AN HISTORIC FIGHTERThis comprehensive work explores the legendary Spitfire through detailed chapters covering:Performance and versatility—the Hallmark of the Spitfire1934 to 1941—Design, Early Development and Into BattleSpitfires at DispersalDevelopment of the BreedDevelopment of the High Altitude SpitfireDefence of the Orkney and Shetland IslandsAllied Squadrons of the RAFCanadian Spitfires'Bits of Spits''Wheels up'The Desert SpitfiresItaly 1943The Spitfire VIII in Italy and BurmaPhoto-Reconnaissance DevelopmentsAllies and Friends1945 to 1957—The Swan SongDemobbed SpitfiresFourth impression 1977
