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OverviewThe Fw190s supremacy over the Spitfire V is a classic legend from the Second World War, heralding one of the darkest times for Fighter Command and the RAF. A Tale of Ten Spitfires brings this legend to life by examining the individual combat histories of ten Spitfire VCs, the first of which is the Shuttleworth Collection's well known Spitfire AR501, followed by the next nine on the production line, AR502 to AR510. This link to a 'living' airframe, whose first flight after a lengthy restoration is imminent, provides an ideal hook for the enthusiast and also members of the wider public with a more general interest in this classic British icon. Through first hand accounts, combat reports, unit diaries and more, the book provides a unique looking glass into the period, told via the experiences of the Spitfire pilots themselves, tracing their fates and those of the ten machines that they flew. AUTHOR: Having a passion for military aviation history for as long as he can remember, Andrew has contributed numerous articles and photographs to aviation magazines both in the UK and Europe since his first image was published in Flypast magazine in 2000. The result of an article idea that ran wild, A Tale of Ten Spitfires is Andrew's first book. 35 illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew CritchellPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint: Pen & Sword Aviation ISBN: 9781526728098ISBN 10: 1526728095 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 12 September 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""Critchell uses a significant body of research to make his case. He presents amazing details not only on the life of each airframe, but also its pilots.""-- ""Air Power History""" Critchell uses a significant body of research to make his case. He presents amazing details not only on the life of each airframe, but also its pilots. -- Air Power History Critchell uses a significant body of research to make his case. He presents amazing details not only on the life of each airframe, but also its pilots. --Air Power History Author InformationHaving a passion for military aviation history for as long as he can remember, Andrew has contributed numerous articles and photographs to aviation magazines both in the UK and Europe since his first image was published in _Flypast_ magazine in 2000. The result of an article idea that ran wild, _A Tale of Ten Spitfires_ is Andrew's first book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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