Spitfire flying legend : 60th anniversary, 1936-96
Dibbs, John2000
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The Spitfire has become the most recognisable icon of WWII for several generations of Britons. From the throaty growl of its Rolls-Royce Merlin or Griffon, to its beautifully tapered elliptical wings, the Spitfire is a true aeronautical thoroughbred
Main title:
Spitfire flying legend : 60th anniversary, 1936-96 / by John Dibbs and Tony Holmes
Author:
Imprint:
Oxford Osprey 2000
Collation:
192p. illustrations (chiefly colour) colour facsimiles
Contents:
Forward by Air Commodore Alan Deere -- Foreword by Air Commodore Cliff Spink -- Acknowledgements and author's preface -- Introduction -- The early marks -- Shuttleworth Spitfire -- Far East Spitfire -- The mercurial Mk IX -- Spitfire in blue -- Griffon Spitfire -- Packard merlin Spitfire -- Jungle fighter
ISBN:
9781841762104 (pbk)
Dewey class:
623.7464 SPI
Local class:
623.7464
Language:
English
BRN:
2304
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 623.7464 SPI | Available |