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The Spitfire Story - Jacky Hyams - Bog - Michael O'Mara Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Spitfire Story - Jacky Hyams - Bog - Michael O'Mara Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Spitfire Story, published in association with Imperial War Museums, is a fascinating anthology of first-hand stories from Spitfire heroes and heroines, as well as the people behind the scenes.The Spitfire is the world’s most iconic aeroplane. Coming into its own during the Battle of Britain, it became famous during the Second World War as the only plane that could match the enemy fighters in the sky.Yet, even today, the history of the Spitfire contains many hitherto hidden or little-known stories of the men and women behind the plane; not only the gifted creators and inventors who brought the Spitfire to life, or the brave fighter pilots from many countries who triumphed in battle, but also the thousands of other people whose lives were affected by their personal connection to it – engineers, ground crew, factory or office workers, and their families. The Spitfire Story recounts the memories and stories of these people, from the birth of the iconic Spitfire in the 1930s to the present day. Among these accounts is the extraordinary tale of the fighter pilot who only discovered, fifty years on, the tragic truth of his last Spitfire flight, the businessman whose blank cheque changed the course of the war, the ninety-five-year-old Royal Air Force engineer who was determined to be reunited with his beloved Spit before he died, and the little girl who inspired the plane’s creation – and went on to marry a movie star.Using documents, letters and photographs from the Imperial War Museums’ unparalleled archive, plus exclusive first-hand interviews, these stories of the Spitfire are a revelatory collection of small but significant histories, to be treasured by all who love and admire the iconic plane.

DKK 113.00
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Spitfire - Tony (editor) Holmes - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Spitfire - Tony (editor) Holmes - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Spitfire is an icon of World War II. It was a beautiful and effective fighter plane that became the darling of the British public, defending the skies during the Battle of Britain in deadly, swirling dogfights with the fighters of Nazi Germany. The Spitfire''s fighting ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Canadian and American pilots alike. This is a complete reference guide to the world''s most famous fighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance in battles all over the world. Drawing on a wealth of research, detailed illustrations and contemporary photographs, this book reveals how the Spitfire became a legend of military aviation.

DKK 113.00
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The Silver Spitfire - Tom Neil - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

The Silver Spitfire - Tom Neil - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

A brilliantly vivid Second World War memoir by one of ''the Few'' Spitfire fighter pilots. Following the D-Day landings, Battle of Britain hero Tom Neil was assigned as an RAF liaison to an American fighter squadron. As the Allies pushed east, Neil commandeered an abandoned Spitfire as his own personal aeroplane. Erasing any evidence of its provenance and stripping it down to bare metal, it became the RAF''s only silver Spitfire. Alongside his US comrades, he took the silver Spitfire into battle until, with the war''s end, he was forced to make a difficult decision. Faced with too many questions about the mysterious rogue fighter, he contemplated increasingly desperate measures to offload it, including bailing out mid-Channel. He eventually left the Spitfire at Worthy Down, never to be seen again.THE SILVER SPITFIRE is the first-hand, gripping story of Neil''s heroic experience as an RAF fighter pilot and his reminiscences with his very own personal Spitfire.

DKK 120.00
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Spitfire Manual 1940 - Dilip Sarkar - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Spitfire Manual 1940 - Dilip Sarkar - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

How to fly the legendary fighter plane in combat using the manuals and instructions supplied by the RAF during the Second World War. An amazing array of leaflets, books and manuals were issued by the War Office during the Second World War to aid pilots in flying the Supermarine Spitfire, here for the first time and using the original 1940s setting, they are collated into a single book. An introduction is supplied by expert aviation historian Dilip Sarkar. Other sections include aircraft recognition, how to act as an RAF officer, bailing out etc.

DKK 120.00
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Spitfire - Leo Mckinstry - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Spitfire - Leo Mckinstry - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

In June 1940, the German Army had brought the rest of Europe to its knees. ''Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this island or lose the war. If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world will move forward into broad, sunlit uplands,'' said Churchill. The future of Europe depended on Britain. A self-confident Herman Göring thought that it would be only a matter of weeks before his planes had forced Britain to surrender. The courage, resourcefulness and brilliant organisation of the RAF were to prove him wrong. By late September 1940, the RAF had proved invincible, thanks to the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire. It exceeded anything that any other air force possessed. RJ Mitchell, a shy and almost painfully modest engineer, was the genius behind the Spitfire. On the 5th March 1936, following its successful maiden flight, a legend was born. Prize-winning historian Leo McKinstry''s vivid history of the Spitfire brings together a rich cast of characters and first hand testimonies. It is a tale full of drama and heroism, of glory and tragedy, with the main protagonist the remarkable plane that played a crucial role in saving Britain.

DKK 141.00
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The Spitfire Pocket Manual - Martin Robson - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Spitfire Pocket Manual - Martin Robson - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

This pocket manual focusing on the most famous aircraft of all time presents an accessible collection of fascinating historical documents which give a unique insight into the Spitfire. Developed in 1938 from a Schneider trophy-winning design by the aeronautical engineer and designer R.J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire went on to become the definitive Allied fighter of the Second World War, and ranks amongst the most famous aircraft of all time.This pocket manual presents an accessible collection of fascinating historical documents to help readers explore the technical and tactical developments relating to the design and use of this famous aircraft. Sources include the Air Ministry''s original specification for a single-seater day and night fighter, handling trials of the Spitfire prototype K-5054, squadron fighting tactics, pilot''s log books and pilot''s notes for the Mark V, air group reports and tactical papers.Collectively these give a unique insight into the Spitfire, illustrating its durability and adaptability in performing many war-winning roles. With illustrations and an introduction by historian Martin Robson, The Spitfire Pocket Manual is an essential volume for any Spitfire enthusiast.

DKK 121.00
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Spitfire - Jonathan Glancey - Bog - Atlantic Books - Plusbog.dk

Spitfire - Jonathan Glancey - Bog - Atlantic Books - Plusbog.dk

Updated edition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It is difficult to overestimate the excitement that accompanied the birth of the Spitfire. An aircraft imbued with balletic grace and extraordinary versatility, it was powered by a piston engine and a propeller, yet came tantalisingly close to breaking the sound barrier. First flown in 1936, the Spitfire soon came to symbolize Britain''s defiance of Nazi Germany in the summer of 1940. Spitfire: The Biography is a celebration of a great British invention, of the men and women who flew it and supported its development, and of the industry that manufactured both the aircraft and the Rolls-Royce engines that powered it. It is also about the ways in which the sight, sound and fury of this lithe and legendary fighter continue to stir the public imagination worldwide more than eighty years on.

DKK 127.00
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Plane Spotter’s Guide - Tony (editor) Holmes - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Plane Spotter’s Guide - Tony (editor) Holmes - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A compact guide to 70 of the most iconic aircraft to have shaped warfare over the last 100 years. Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years, and this new pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom.Drawing on Osprey’s comprehensive aviation archive, Plane Spotter’s Guide uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.

DKK 107.00
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Spitfire Ace of Aces - Dilip Sarkar - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Spitfire Ace of Aces - Dilip Sarkar - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Johnnie Johnson is a character literally straight out of the pages of '' Boys Own''. By the end of the Second World War the RAF Spitfire pilot was a household name in Britain, feted by Churchill and Eisenhower. Although he missed the Battle of Britain, when slow- flying bombers were abundant and easy targets for fighters, by 1945 he had notched up 381/2 enemy ''kills'' - all fighters, which took far more skill to shoot down - and was officially the RAF''s top-scoring fighter ace. One of his most impressive achievements was that, despite participating in over 1,000 combat missions, he was never shot down. His Spitfire was damaged once, and on his return to base he apologised to his fitter, saying, ''I was surrounded by six of them.'' Aviation historian Dilip Sarkar spent many hours with Johnson in the final years of the great man''s life, recording the last interviews Johnson ever gave. The book is infused with breathtaking firsthand accounts from Johnnie himself and many of his fellow Spitfire pilots, also interviewed by the author, and profusely illustrated with photographs from Johnson''s personal albums.

DKK 141.00
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The Spitfire Kids - Bbc Worldwide - Bog - Headline Publishing Group - Plusbog.dk

The Spitfire Kids - Bbc Worldwide - Bog - Headline Publishing Group - Plusbog.dk

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''An inspirational read celebrating the incredible young people who gave so much for this iconic British aircraft''. John Nichol, bestselling author of Spitfire: A Very British Love Story Despite the many films and television programmes over the decades since the end of the Second World War that portrays our allied heroes as grown-up men and women, the Battle of Britain was in the main actually fought and won by teenagers. The average age of an RAF fighter pilot was just twenty years old. Many of the men and women who designed and built their planes were even younger.Based on the hit BBC World Service podcast Spitfire: The People''s Story , we use contemporary diaries and memoirs, many of them previously unpublished, to tell the story of the Spitfire through the voices of the teenagers who risked everything to design, build and fly her. This isn''t a story of stiff-upper lips, stoical moustaches and aerial heroics; it''s a story of love and loss, a story of young people tested to the very limits of their endurance. Young people who won a battle that turned a war.

DKK 141.00
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