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The Spitfire Story (1995)

door Alfred Price

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A complete history of the design and production of the Spitfire from its pre-war origins right through to the final variant post-war, some 20,400 aircraft later. With full access to many of the personnel who worked on the Spitfire, as well as to Vickers and Air Ministry records, Alfred Price records each stage of Spitfire development in the text, accompanied by a collection of contemporary photographs.… (meer)

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Funny thing is that I do acknowledge the Spitfire as one of the most iconic and significant fighters ever designed but never really got 'caught' by it as such.

Mr. Price's book changed that to a degree. Amazing to read about the development from the first Mk I to the later Mk. 24. As an example; The increase in gross weight from the first Mk. I to the last Mk 24 equals 30 airline passengers plus their luggage. That's something . . . .

As mentioned I haven't read many books about the Spitfire so I cannot say whether this book is better than others or if it is just another book on the subject. But I had a good time reading it. And the book contains a lot of pictures to enjoy. (In my opinion early and 'mid-life' Spitfires where by far the best looking of the lot. The late Marks lost their harmonic and elegant look)

So I can only recommend it.

Take care

J (

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JesperCFS2 | Mar 13, 2017 |

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A complete history of the design and production of the Spitfire from its pre-war origins right through to the final variant post-war, some 20,400 aircraft later. With full access to many of the personnel who worked on the Spitfire, as well as to Vickers and Air Ministry records, Alfred Price records each stage of Spitfire development in the text, accompanied by a collection of contemporary photographs.

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