Supermarine Spitfire (Haynes Icons Manuals): 1936 onwards (all marks)

Supermarine Spitfire (Haynes Icons Manuals): 1936 onwards (all marks)

by Alfred Price (Author), PaulBlackah (Author), Blackah Price (Author), M B E (Author)

Synopsis

This is one of the new Icon titles from Haynes. Originally published in the classic manual size, this compact format will appeal to trade outlets and gift markets. The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. Here is a unique perspective on what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire, as well as an insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable fighter aircraft. This highly detailed book is based around the Spitfire Mk IX at RAF Coningsby.

$16.07

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Published: 06 Nov 2018

ISBN 10: 1785215744
ISBN 13: 9781785215742

Author Bio

Dr Alfred Price served as an aircrew officer in the RAF until 1974. Since then he has been a full-time aviation historian and writer, and is acknowledged as a leading authority on the Spitfire. He is co-author of the Haynes Spitfire Manual.

Paul Blackah joined the RAF in 1976 and trained as an airframe fitter. In 1993 he was posted to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. His specialized knowledge of vintage aircraft is considered crucial to the maintenance of the aircraft in the flight. In the 1990s Paul was closely involved in the restoration-to-flight of the Messerschmitt Bf109F 'Black 6'. He is co-author with Alfred Price of the Supermarine Spitfire Manual. He lives in Lincolnshire, England.