Henshaw, Alex

Sigh For A Merlin: Testing The Spitfire

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ISBN 13:: 9781800352513
author:: Henshaw, Alex
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Crecy Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.51 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Transport, Aviation,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 4 working days

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The Spitfire's most skilled test pilot shares his remarkable story. Alex Henshaw was awarded his private pilot's license in 1932 and went on to compete in air races, earning recognition for his flying skills. During World War II, he became a test pilot at the Castle Bromwich factory in Birmingham, flying thousands of Spitfires and Seafires. Henshaw's work as Chief Test Pilot was hazardous, with two colleagues killed in crashes while working alongside him. His exceptional flying abilities and mastery of the aircraft often saved his life in challenging conditions. With over 37,000 test flights under his belt, Henshaw flew an estimated ten percent of all Spitfires ever built. This new impression of a classic book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. With its detailed account of Henshaw's experiences as a test pilot, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in aviation history.

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