2007
First Published
4.05
Average Rating
160
Number of Pages
The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorization of the Royal Air Force. This is a unique guide for anyone wishing to own and operate a Spitfire, as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable airplane; includes a developmental history of the aircraft, cutaway drawings, and the restoration and repair process . Presented mainly in color, this highly detailed and attractively designed manual is based around the restoration of the Spitfire Mk XVI at RAF Coningsby.
Avg Rating
4.05
Number of Ratings
39
5 STARS
44%
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Author
Alfred Price
Author · 12 books
Alfred Price seved for 16 years as an aircrew officer in the Royal air Force where he specialised in electronic warfare and air fighting tactics. He left the RAF in 1974 and thereafter he worked full time as a writer on aviation subjects. He holds a PhD in history from Loughborough University and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
