Spitfire by Holmes, Tony

Spitfire (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781472812797)

Vendor: Tony Holmes
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
$11.95
$11.95
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Spitfire by Holmes, Tony

Spitfire

$11.95
Spitfire by Holmes, Tony

Spitfire

$11.95
Format: Hardcover
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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.

Author: Tony Holmes
ISBN-10: 1472812794
ISBN-13: 9781472812797
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2015
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 5.60h x 7.70w x 0.70d
By Tony Holmes
By Tony Holmes
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Tony Holmes has worked as Osprey's aerospace editor since 1989, having previously served as an author/photographer for this publishing house in Australasia. He established the critically acclaimed and hugely popular Aircraft of the Aces series in 1994. The author lives in Woking, UK.

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