| Spitfire: The Legend Lives on Contributor(s): Dibbs, John (Author), Holmes, Tony (Author) |
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ISBN: 1472815491 ISBN-13: 9781472815491 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 940.54 |
| Series: General Aviation |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 9.6" W x 11" (3.30 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Spitfire turns eighty on March 5, 2016, and the passion for the Royal Air Force's best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than fifty Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them, "on the wing," in his breathtaking style. This eye-catching book combines this unique collection of stunning photos with poignant firsthand accounts of flying the airplane in combat from some of the most famous Aces to pilot the Spitfire and from some of the forgotten pilots. Chronicling the history of this most iconic of British aircraft, this book is a must-have purchase for aviation enthusiasts. |