Glancey, Jonathan
Spitfire: The Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838950699
- author:
- Glancey, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Spitfire: A Celebration of British Invention and Courage. First flown in 1936, the Spitfire became an iconic symbol of Britain's resistance to Nazi Germany during World War II. Its service extended far beyond the UK, with pilots from many nations flying the aircraft in Australia and the Soviet Union. This biography tells the story of a remarkable machine and the people who flew it. From its development to its eventual triumph over the enemy, the Spitfire played a pivotal role in British history. With meticulous research and attention to detail, this book explores the men and women behind one of the most famous aircraft of all time.
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