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Spitfire
The Legend Lives On
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Gewicht:
1513 g
Format:
287x243x30 mm
Beschreibung:
John Dibbs is unquestionably the world's premier aerial photographer, having gained access to most of the 55 airworthy Spitfires presently flying across the globe. He has also amassed an amazing collection of related ephemera over the past 25 years, much of it Spitfire related - helmets, flying clothing logbooks medals, archive photography etc. - all of which will be included in this volume.
Highly informative captions and first-hand accounts from wartime pilots - both famous and forgotten - weave the story of the Spitfire's past glories in with today's operations of the few highly valuable survivors of the breed.
Foreword by Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFCIntroduction by Phill O'DellAuthor's PrefaceThe Early MarksSpitfire Mk VSpitfire Mk VIIIsMH434Spitfires in BluePackard Merlin SpitfireGriffon SpitfiresSeafiresSpitfire SpectacularFrom the Archive
The Spitfire turns 80 on 5 March 2016, and the passion for the RAF's best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than 50 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 a unique collection of stunning photos with poignant first-hand accounts of flying the aeroplane in combat, from some of the most famous aces to ever pilot the Spitfire, and from some of the pilots forgotten by history. Chronicling the history of the most iconic of British aircraft this is a 'must have' purchase for aviation enthusiasts.