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Spitfire: A Very British Love Story by John Nichol (Hardcover, 2018)
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLER WHSmith NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 'The best book you will ever read about Britain's greatest warplane.' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys. 'A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine. By focussing on the men (and women) who flew the Spitfire, John Nichol has brought a fresh and powerful perspective to the story. And by recording their bravery, humility, camaraderie, tragedy and sheer joy in flying their beloved Spits he has done them - and us - a valuable service' Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607 'As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tribute to some of its greatest heroes.' Jon Dennis, Mail on Sunday magazine. 'A stirring portrait of a piece of aviation art in motion flown by the bravest of the brave. Nichol's Spitfire is still a sky-borne prima ballerina that kicks like Bruce Lee.' RAF News 'A superb and compelling book. Brilliantly written with some incredible and astonishing stories; it is gripping, moving, emotional and sometimes humorous - just perfect' Squadron Leader (Ret) Clive Rowley, former Officer Commanding RAF Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight 'A superb journey through the remarkable tale of that British icon, the Spitfire. Brilliantly and engagingly written, this is the most readable story of the aircraft and her pilots that I have ever had the pleasure to read in a period spanning some forty-odd years of personal study and research. Truly stunning.' Andy Saunders, Editor, Britain at War Magazine. The perfect complementary narrative to the bestselling memoir by Geoffrey Wellum - First Light. Achtung, Spitfire! The iconic Spitfire found fame during the darkest early days of World War II. But what happened to the redoubtable fighter and its crews beyond the Battle of Britain, and why is it still so loved today? In late spring 1940, Nazi Germany's domination of Europe had looked unstoppable. With the British Isles in easy reach since the fall of France, Adolf Hitler was convinced that Great Britain would be defeated in the skies over her southern coast, confident his Messerschmitts and Heinkels would outclass anything the Royal Air Force threw at them. What Hitler hadn't planned for was the agility and resilience of a marvel of British engineering that would quickly pass into legend - the Spitfire. Bestselling author John Nichol's passionate portrait of this magnificent fighter aircraft, its many innovations and updates, and the people who flew and loved them, carries the reader beyond the dogfights over Kent and Sussex. Spanning the full global reach of the Spitfire's deployment during WWII, from Malta to North Africa and the Far East, then over the D-Day beaches, it is always accessible, effortlessly entertaining and full of extraordinary spirit. Here are edge-of-the-seat stories and heart-stopping first-hand accounts of battling pilots forced to bail out over occupied territory; of sacrifice and wartime love; of aristocratic female flyers, and of the mechanics who braved the Nazi onslaught to keep the aircraft in battle-ready condition. Nichol takes the reader on a hair-raising, nail-biting and moving wartime history of the iconic Spitfire populated by a cast of redoubtable, heroic characters that make you want to stand up and cheer.Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-139781471159206
eBay Product ID (ePID)21046551446
Product Key Features
SubjectGovernment, History
Publication Year2018
Number of Pages448 Pages
Publication NameSpitfire: a Very British Love Story
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn Nichol
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Width153 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJohn Nichol
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- 20 May, 2020
Spitfire A Very British Story
I bought this book for a friend . I met John Nichols a few years ago at an Air Show and my son had his photo taken with him . I treasure that memory and photo .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Jan, 2020
A great book
very cleverly follows progress of the spit with experiences of pilots who flew them, a really good read !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Oct, 2020
Great Book, Very Interesting Read.
Great Book, Very Interesting Read. Lots of personal stories, and well worth sitting down for a read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Aug, 2018
Stirring memories
A well written and informative account of the Spitfire. Memorable accounts in abundance give the reader a glimpse of the people who flew them in the Second World War.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jan, 2024
Excellent & a good read
Excellent conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Sep, 2020
Great read
Brand new and a great read on this icon.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Oct, 2021
Addictive reading
Excellent and captivating read with different personal views of this iconic aircraft.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Sep, 2018
Enjoyed it very much
Very good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 Aug, 2018
Summary
First class readVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 Oct, 2024
good
pleased with purchaseVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
