How to Fly a Spitfire: A Nut-and-Bolt Guide to the World's Greatest Aircraft
£19.99
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Taking to the skies in March 1936, the Spitfire became one of the most iconic aircraft of WW2 and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of engineering. This illustrated guide offers a tour of the aircraft, covering everything from pre-flight checks to maintenance procedures, and an insight into the skills required to fly and care for this legendary aircraft.
Dimensions
23.5cm (9.5in) x 17.5cm (7in)
Features
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Taking to the skies in March 1936, the Spitfire became one of the most iconic aircraft of WW2 and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of engineering. This illustrated guide offers a tour of the aircraft, covering everything from pre-flight checks to maintenance procedures, and an insight into the skills required to fly and care for this legendary aircraft.
Details & Care
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln
- Hard cover
- Number of pages: 192 pages
- Illustrations
- ISBN: 9781836009795
Insights
Hattie Hearn is a museum curator, historian and author. For the last decade she has been researching and writing about the history of the Eighth US Army Air Force in the Second World War. Her first children's book, 'Tales of World War Two' was released in October 2023.
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