The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. Here is a unique insight into what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire, as well as providing a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane. Presented mainly in colour, this highly detailed and attractively designed manual is based around the restoration of the Spitfire Mk XVI at RAF Coningsby.
| ISBN | 1844254623 | | Pages | 160 | | ISBN13 | 9781844254620
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Haynes Publishing Group | | Weight (grammes) | 757 | | Imprint | J H Haynes & Co Ltd | | Published in | Somerset | | Format | Hardback | | Height (mm) | 270 | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2007 | | Width (mm) | 210 | | Library of Congress | 2007931175 | | Spine width (mm) | 16 | | DEWEY | 623.7464 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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Spitfire Story - the story of a fighting aircraft.Restor and flight - the anatomy of a Spitfire.The owner's view - provenance, costs, paperwork.The pilot's view - flying and displaying a Spitfire and wartime pilots' views.The engineer's view - servicing and maintenance.Appendices providing details of a slection of airworthy Spitfires, glossary of terms and useful contacts.
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