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OverviewBursting with exciting full-colour illustrations, colour artwork and contemporary photographs, this is a handy, complete guide to the most famous military aircraft in history. The Spitfire is an icon of World War II, becoming the darling of the British public through defending the skies during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire's combat ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Commonwealth and American pilots alike, leading to a level of global public recognition which is unparalleled amongst other aircraft – everyone recognises and connects with the iconic Spitfire. Spitfire is a complete reference guide to the world's most famous fighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance, using exciting full colour artwork and detailed illustrations throughout. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tony HolmesPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 13.00cm Weight: 0.356kg ISBN: 9781472812797ISBN 10: 1472812794 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 20 May 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTony Holmes has worked as Osprey's aerospace editor since 1989, having previously served as an author/photographer for this publishing house in Australasia. He established the critically acclaimed and hugely popular Aircraft of the Aces series in 1994. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |