Ultimate Spitfires (Paperback)
Imprint: Pen & Sword Aviation
Pages: 224
Illustrations: 60 black and white illustrations
ISBN: 9781526782298
Published: 14th September 2020
Last Released: 29th June 2022
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The Spitfire is probably Britain's best loved and admired aeroplane. It is also revered around the world. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree from Supermarine's first early versions that saw action in the early days of World War II. New and more powerful Rolls-Royce engines replaced the well-tried Merlin, but increased the aircrafts performance in terms of speed and operational altitude. Subtle changes to wing design also increased the manoeuvrability and capability of these spectacular models that survived in the operational role until superseded by the introduction of jet-powered flight. The content explains the design details, development and flight testing of twelve models and also contains their operational roles and history. Lengthy appendices will include Griffon-powered Spitfire aces, V1 rocket destruction aces, Griffon-powered Spitfire losses and where the survivors can be found.
For the technical enthusiast, you'll find lots of numbers and analysis of systems and flight characteristics.
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
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If you have an interest in the design, development and combat history of the Spitfire, this publication will be of great interest and make a fine addition to your library.
IPMS/USA
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...will be of interest to modelers and aviation historians alike.
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About Peter Caygill
Peter Caygill is one of Britain's foremost aviation historians. His careful research includes meeting many pilots and aircrew who can relate first-hand experiences of flying the aircraft in question. Peter's previously published books include Lightning from the Cockpit published by Pen & Sword and the Airlife Combat Legend Series - Focke Wulfe FW-190, Spitfire Mks I-V and Spitfire Mks VI - F.24 and also Jet Jockeys and Spitfire Mk V in Action.