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Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1780190344
The history of Britain's most iconic aircraft of World War II, with more than 250 photographs.
Author : John Nichol
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781471159220
THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLER WHSmith NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 'The best book you will ever read about Britain's greatest warplane' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys ‘A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine’ Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607 'As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tribute to some of its greatest heroes' Mail on Sunday magazine The iconic Spitfire found fame during the darkest early days of World War II. But what happened to the redoubtable fighter and its crews beyond the Battle of Britain, and why is it still so loved today? In late spring 1940, Nazi Germany’s domination of Europe had looked unstoppable. With the British Isles in easy reach since the fall of France, Adolf Hitler was convinced that Great Britain would be defeated in the skies over her southern coast, confident his Messerschmitts and Heinkels would outclass anything the Royal Air Force threw at them. What Hitler hadn’t planned for was the agility and resilience of a marvel of British engineering that would quickly pass into legend – the Spitfire. Bestselling author John Nichol’s passionate portrait of this magnificent fighter aircraft, its many innovations and updates, and the people who flew and loved them, carries the reader beyond the dogfights over Kent and Sussex. Spanning the full global reach of the Spitfire’s deployment during WWII, from Malta to North Africa and the Far East, then over the D-Day beaches, it is always accessible, effortlessly entertaining and full of extraordinary spirit. Here are edge-of-the-seat stories and heart-stopping first-hand accounts of battling pilots forced to bail out over occupied territory; of sacrifice and wartime love; of aristocratic female flyers, and of the mechanics who braved the Nazi onslaught to keep the aircraft in battle-ready condition. Nichol takes the reader on a hair-raising, nail-biting and moving wartime history of the iconic Spitfire populated by a cast of redoubtable, heroic characters that make you want to stand up and cheer.
Author : William Green,Gordon Swanborough
Publisher : Smithmark Pub
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1995-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0831739398
Author : Philip Kaplan
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473898547
“An amazing tribute to the people who designed, built and flew it—a comprehensive history of one of the most beautiful aircraft ever manufactured.”—Books Monthly The magnificent Vickers Supermarine Spitfire, together with its able partner the Hawker Hurricane, saved Britain from Nazi invasion in the summer of 1940 and irrevocably changed the course of the Second World War. This book from Philip Kaplan celebrates one of history’s most important weapons in a glorious new light. A British national icon, the Spitfire is the best-known symbol of the war years for generations of Britons. From the deep, haunting growl of its Rolls-Royce engine, to the elegant style of its elliptical wing, it is perhaps the most famous and revered combat airplane ever built. Kaplan investigates just what it is that fuels the Spitfire’s compelling mystique. During wartime, it held an unrivaled reputation amongst Allied and Axis airmen. Today, it continues to hold aviation enthusiasts in thrall. Kaplan highlights the immeasurable contributions of Spitfire designers Reginald J. Mitchell and Joseph Smith, test pilots Jeffrey Quill, Mutt Summers and Alex Henshaw, and ace Spitfire pilots including Al Deere, Sailor Malan and Pierre Clostermann. All added to the legend of this lovely, but deadly, little fighter. “Can be considered a ‘Potted History’ of the Spitfire and its military and civilian service, with particular emphasis being placed on the restoration of AR213. On that basis it will probably appeal to Spitfire aficionados in particular and to aviation and war-bird enthusiasts in general.”—NZ Crown Mines
Author : Andrew Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472801739
The arrival of the Spitfire in Burma came at a crucial time as the RAF struggled against the Japanese to support the Chindit operation on the ground. Proving a huge boost to morale, the Spitfire played a large part in defeating the enemy, and covering the subsequent Allied advance through Burma, protecting the ground troops and providing vital supplies. Covering this little documented aerial war, this book tells the stories of the 54 aces who flew against the Japanese, and also those who fought in India and Australia. Full-colour artwork reveals the markings and paint schemes of this most-famous of British planes, whilst first-hand accounts and archive photographs bring the aerial battles of Burma, India and Australia to life.
Author : Jonathan Glancey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Spitfire (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 1843547996
Spitfire: The Illustrated Biography is quite simply the most beautiful book of its kind. It is a soaring celebration of a great British invention, of the men and women who flew it and supported its development, and of the industry that manufactured both the aircraft and the Rolls-Royce engines that powered them.
Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1780190352
A superb illustrated history of Britain's greatest night bomber of World War II, with more than 275 photographs.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015006111655
Author : John Vader
Publisher : Pan
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Spitfire (Fighter plane)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120710822
Author : Jacky Hyams
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782438175
Spitfire Stories, published in association with Imperial War Museums, is a fascinating anthology of first-hand stories from Spitfire heroes and heroines of the Second World War. The Spitfire is the world's most iconic aeroplane. Coming into its own during the Battle of Britain, it became famous during the Second World War as the only plane that could match the enemy fighters in the sky. Yet, even today, the history of the Spitfire contains many hitherto hidden or little-known stories of the men and women behind the plane; not only the gifted creators and inventors who brought the Spitfire to life, or the brave fighter pilots from many countries who triumphed in battle, but also the thousands of other people whose lives were affected by their personal connection to it - engineers, ground crew, factory or office workers, and their families. Spitfire Stories recounts the memories and stories of these people, from the birth of the iconic Spitfire in the 1930s to the present day. Among these accounts is the extraordinary tale of the fighter pilot who only discovered, fifty years on, the tragic truth of his last Spitfire flight, the businessman whose blank cheque changed the course of the war, the ninety-five-year-old Royal Air Force engineer who was determined to be reunited with his beloved Spit before he died, and the little girl who inspired the plane's creation - and went on to marry a movie star. Using documents, letters and photographs from the Imperial War Museums' unparalleled archive, plus exclusive first-hand interviews, these stories of the Spitfire are a revelatory collection of small but significant histories, to be treasured by all who love and admire the iconic plane.
Author : Flt. Lt. D. M. Crook DFC
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786257499
Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 200 maps, plans, and photos. David Moore Cook, or DMC to his friends and colleagues, was one of the valiant “Few” who flew and fought against the Luftwaffe in the summer and autumn of 1940 during the Battle of Britain. A native of Huddersfield, he joined 609 (West Riding) Squadron before the war, the squadron was posted to RAF Middle Wallop in Hampshire north of the vital ports of Southampton and Portsmouth, and was tasked with protection of the English coast. In this gripping account of the combats that raged in the skies above the British mainland, DMC is very modest of his own achievements, which had led by November 1940 to 6 confirmed victories. In recognition of his sterling record he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and assigned to be a flying instructor in late 1940 to help train the pilots who would fill the depleted ranks of fighter command. Having survived the long odds of the Battle of Britain, Flight Lieutenant Crook did not survive the war, he was listed as missing in action during a routine reconnaissance mission off the coast of Scotland.
Author : David Curnock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Spitfire (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 1488927898
Author : Alfred Price
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Spitfire (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 185605702X
Author : Dilip Sarkar
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445607955
How to fly the legendary Spitfire fighter plane in combat using the manuals and instructions (pilot notes) supplied by the RAF during the Second World War.
Author : Francis Crosby
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-16
Category : Fighter planes
ISBN : 075482537X
Fighter planes have played a crucial role in history: they have won wars, prevented wars, and defended nations from aggressors. This book is a fully illustrated guide to over 100 of these history-making machines. It covers the complete history of fighter aircraft, then offers a substantial A-Z guide brimming with information and often rare photographs of classic fighter aircraft, including the Fokker Triplane, Bristol Fighter, Spitfire and P-51 Mustang. Detailed specification boxes are featured for every aircraft listed. This fully illustrated book features 300 images, and provides enthusiasts and historians with key information about the fighters of the two World Wars.
