Spitfire Summer
Author | : Terrance Dicks |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 90 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Ghost stories |
ISBN | : 9781853400339 |
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Author | : Terrance Dicks |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 90 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Ghost stories |
ISBN | : 9781853400339 |
Author | : Peter Haining |
Publisher | : Virgin Books Limited |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Malcolm Brown |
Publisher | : Andre Deutsch |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020-04-30 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780233006154 |
Endorsed by the Imperial War Museum, this is a comprehensive history of Spitfire Summer, featuring dramatic first-hand accounts from Battle of Britain pilots.
Author | : Peter Haining |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940 |
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Author | : Malcolm Brown |
Publisher | : Carlton Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Malcolm Brown |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 2013-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781459662520 |
In the summer of 1940 Britain stood alone as Nazi Germany was swiftly tightening its grip on Europe. Hitler's forces appeared to be invincible, having swept through Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and France. Invasion seemed inevitable as the Fuhrer's eyes turned to Britain, isolated against the might of fascism. But Hitler reckoned without the indomitable will and spirit of the British people and their leader, Winston Churchill. ''Spitfire Summer'' is the story of that extraordinary time: packed full of unique material and first - hand accounts from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, it tells of the men and women who won the Battle of Britain in that fateful summer, at home and in the air. This edition also features an audio CD with first - hand dramatic accounts of the summer of the Spitfire.
Author | : Ian MacDonald |
Publisher | : Eprint |
Total Pages | : 105 |
Release | : 2008-01 |
Genre | : Adventure stories |
ISBN | : 9781905637430 |
When Sam is evacuated, he might as well be going to the Moon. Ten year old Sam watches the familiar sight of London Tower disappear in a cloud of steam as he sets off on a journey to the unfamiliar world of country cottages, farmyard animals and a hostile welcome at the village school.
Author | : Philip Kaplan |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 411 |
Release | : 2017-07-31 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1473898544 |
“An amazing tribute to the people who designed, built and flew it—a comprehensive history of one of the most beautiful aircraft ever manufactured.”—Books Monthly The magnificent Vickers Supermarine Spitfire, together with its able partner the Hawker Hurricane, saved Britain from Nazi invasion in the summer of 1940 and irrevocably changed the course of the Second World War. This book from Philip Kaplan celebrates one of history’s most important weapons in a glorious new light. A British national icon, the Spitfire is the best-known symbol of the war years for generations of Britons. From the deep, haunting growl of its Rolls-Royce engine, to the elegant style of its elliptical wing, it is perhaps the most famous and revered combat airplane ever built. Kaplan investigates just what it is that fuels the Spitfire’s compelling mystique. During wartime, it held an unrivaled reputation amongst Allied and Axis airmen. Today, it continues to hold aviation enthusiasts in thrall. Kaplan highlights the immeasurable contributions of Spitfire designers Reginald J. Mitchell and Joseph Smith, test pilots Jeffrey Quill, Mutt Summers and Alex Henshaw, and ace Spitfire pilots including Al Deere, Sailor Malan and Pierre Clostermann. All added to the legend of this lovely, but deadly, little fighter. “Can be considered a ‘Potted History’ of the Spitfire and its military and civilian service, with particular emphasis being placed on the restoration of AR213. On that basis it will probably appeal to Spitfire aficionados in particular and to aviation and war-bird enthusiasts in general.”—NZ Crown Mines
Author | : Peter Haining |
Publisher | : Souvenir Press |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2011-01-05 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0285640283 |
Of all the airplanes that defended Britain during World War Two, none inspired as much affection as the Spitfire, the plane that became a symbol of courage and determination during the Battle of Britain. Today, over sixty years later, it is still one of the world's most loved planes. This splendidly illustrated tribute to the fighter and the men who flew her is essential reading. It brings together a fascinating collection of writings from Allied aces such as Air Vice Marshal James Johnson, Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, novelsts such as H.E. Bates and Gavin Lyall and from enthusiasts such as Richard Dimbleby and Alexander McKee. There are details of the story of its creation, a chronology of the Battle of Britain and a history of the Spitfire squadrons. Illustrated with contemporary and modern photographs this is a celebration of the plane that fought off the enemies of liberty.