Spitfire - Life of the Legend
2010
First Published
3.67
Average Rating
160
Number of Pages
the Life of the Legend charts the evolution of the Supermarine Spitfire, from its early forebears and the Schneider Trophy racers to the last of the breed. Using many unpublished photos, first-person accounts, unique memorabilia, and special “up-close” images of key marks, the story of this iconic aircraft—arguably the most famous fighter of all time—is recounted in vivid detail. Audible throughout are the voices of those who flew the “Spit,” and whose remarkable endeavors ensured the aircraft’s lasting legacy as a symbol of hope and defiancé.
Avg Rating
3.67
Number of Ratings
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Author
Robert Jackson
Author · 43 books
Robert Jackson was born in 1941 in the North Yorkshire village of Melsonby. A former pilot and navigation instructor, his active involvement with aviation lasted many years. Following his retirement from the RAFVR in 1977 as a squadron leader, he became a full-time aviation writer and aerospace correspondent and lectured extensively on strategic issues. He speaks five languages, including Russian, and has written more than forty nonfiction works on military affairs. He is also the author of the popular Yeoman and SAS fiction series.
