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Spitfire: The History by Edward Shacklady, Eric B. Morgan (Hardcover, 1987)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKey Publishing LTD
ISBN-139780946219100
eBay Product ID (ePID)87431624
Product Key Features
Book TitleSpitfire: the History
AuthorEdward Shacklady, Eric B. Morgan
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicAircraft
Publication Year1987
Number of Pages656 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height290mm
Item Width220mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorEric B. Morgan, Edward Shacklady
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 05 Mar, 2019
The best book on the development and opperational use of the iconic Spitfire.
This isn't a book you want to drop on your foot! In truth, it would have been better to publish 2 volumes. There's so much in it, many illustrations, diagrams and photographs are compromised to get it all between two covers. Nevertheless you aren't going to get another book about the Spitfire with more information in it. The general layout is rather dated now but the content is comprehensive. Any other book on the subject is a waste of paper.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2020
Spitfire bible
This book is an unbelievable amount of work by the author’s and the time trawling through ministry , company records etc is mind blowing. I take my hat off to them . If you can find this book to buy and you want a book about everything about a spitfire then this is itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Jul, 2024
The Definitive Spitfire Reference
The definitive Spitfire text. Covers the design & development piece in detail, as well as the operational history. The evolution of each mark is described, down to the aircraft serial numbers. A reference book rather than a “good read” but the attention to detail is unmatched in any text I’ve come across previously. Bizarre that this book is not widely referenced. A must for those who want to get under the skin of this aeroplane.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Dec, 2018
The Spitfire Bible? Could be!
This is the definitive history of one of, if not the most iconic fighter of World War 2, and my personal favourite. I found it full of details relating to development of the prototype, further development as the war progressed, and the production history of all marks. I have been looking for this book for many years, and if you want to know all about this classic aircraft, I think you won't go far wrong with thisVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Apr, 2024
A classic for the Spitfire specialist
This is a technical directory and pure reference book and as such is excellent. It is not a 'ripping yarn' or even measured narrative of the development of the Spitfire in basic layman's terms. There are many other books out there that offer these things, but this is a book for the specialist. Judged within those parameters, it is definitive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Oct, 2022
Monumental
This book is said to be the definitive history of the Spitfire and who could disagree. At 630 pages it is not for the casual reader as it contains a staggering amount of data. That said I have read the early chapters on the birth of the Spitfire and it is not difficult reading. It has many drawings and photographs as well as coded lists giving the history of each aeroplane.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jan, 2019
Great book for those who want the facts
Owned this book a few years ago. Let someone borrow it and never got back. Ok it is full of technical data but it is the most comprehensive and factual history of the Spitfire.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Dec, 2021
Super plane....super books!
Any one of these titles would be a great reference book for this iconic fighter plane.....especially Shacklady's incredible volume!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Oct, 2020
Big book with big detail
This is the best book on the subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Feb, 2022
Great book
Very comprehensive everything you need to know about every mark of Spitfire a must readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
