Spitfire (Fighter plane) -- History

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This book looks at the operation the the aircraft that flew in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East throughout World War II. It includes many first-hand accounts from the pilots themselves who relive exciting memories of flying the aircraft in combat.

This book looks at the operation the the aircraft that flew in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East throughout World War II. It includes many first-hand accounts from the pilots themselves who relive exciting memories of flying the aircraft in combat.

The narrative description and condensed history of the Spitfire's construction, combat career and post-war service, is here brought together to tell the complete, concise history of the world's most famous aircraft of all time and undoubtedly the finest fighter of World War II.

Spitfire

Spitfire

by Holmes, Tony

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"This is a complete illustrated guide to the world's most famous fighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance in battles all over the world."--P. 4 of cover.

This book traces the achievements of the pilots flying the iconic Spitfire in Northwest Europe, and examines how the steady technological improvements that were made throughout the Spitfire's service life improved its capabilities in the air. Based at airfields throughout southe…