Supermarine Spitfire MKV

Supermarine Spitfire MKV

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Supermarine Spitfire MKV

The Mark V and its Variants




Author:Lance Cole
Language:English
Format:Softcover
Pages:64
Photos:color illustrations
Publisher:Pen and Sword Aviation
ISBN:9781526710499
Item No. 9781526710499



The story of the Supermarine Spitfire has been told across many years and the debate about it is enduring, yet the Spitfire remains a true icon. For aviation enthusiasts, for historians, for modellers, the word Spitfire conjures many stories and affections. This book presents the Spitfire enthusiast with an up-to-date history of the Spitfire – not just in its design and application in war, but also as a flying memorial and as an aero modellers’ vital focus.The text examines recently revealed forgotten aspects of the Spitfire story; by combining the elements of design, the story of a weapon of war and a revered scale model, this book frames an essential chapter in aviation history. Packed with original and contemporary images and information, and displaying unique Spitfire model collections, the narrative bridges an important gap and is a worthy addition to the FlightCraft series.