Since their formation seven years ago, the British firm Historic Flying has restored ten World War II-era Spitfires to flying condition. This full-color chronicle follows the company's history from formation to the present, providing a blow-by-blow account of all their rebuilds and the various Spitfires involved. A fascinating look at the resurrection of one of the most recognizable and quintessential World War II warbirds.
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Paul Coggan is the editor of Warbirds Worldwide and the historic aircraft consultant to Sotheby's auction house. Barry McKee is a leading photographer specializing in World War II-era aircraft.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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For Spitfire fun,
This review is from: Spitfires and Polished Metal: Restoring the Classic Fighter (Paperback)
This is an excellent book for Spitfire enthusiast like me. There are full of dreams such as rebuild and fly this world famous fighter. There are many clear photos to understand structure and detail of this elegant style plane. The explanation of rebuilding process and history of the plane is quite clear. Appendix of living Spitfire and Seafire is also usefull for your visit. If you like Spitfire, you certainly enjoy this book.
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The most gorgeous aircraft graces the sky once again,
This review is from: Spitfires and Polished Metal: Restoring the Classic Fighter (Paperback)
I bought this book as I am a modeller, it sure was a good investment! It has great photos of the actual restoration process as well as a brief history of where these fabulous fighter came from. It also goes into great depth on the history on the spitfire and the differences between the different Mk's. So if you think your just a little bit interested, get this book and it will take the little out!
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In early 1988, few people could have foreseen the impact discussions then underway between Tim Routsis and the U.K. Ministry of Defence, would have on the world's airworthy warbird population. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
maintenance serial, auxiliary spar, squadron codes, spade grip, undercarriage legs, tail cone, tail unit, main spar, cockpit area, throttle quadrant, rear fuselage, flying accident, bubble canopy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Historic Flying, Battle of Britain, Air Ministry, Audley End, Indian Air Force, Tim Routsis, Castle Bromwich, Church Fenton, Clive Denney, Sir John Allison, Audlcy End, Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, Charlie Brown, Czech Air Force, Bentley Priory, High Ercall, Ian Warren, Ministry of Defence, New Zealand, North Africa, Packard Merlin, Rudy Frasca, Sqn Ldr Northcott, Vintage Fabrics New!
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In early 1988, few people could have foreseen the impact discussions then underway between Tim Routsis and the U.K. Ministry of Defence, would have on the world's airworthy warbird population. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
maintenance serial, auxiliary spar, squadron codes, spade grip, undercarriage legs, tail cone, tail unit, main spar, cockpit area, throttle quadrant, rear fuselage, flying accident, bubble canopy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Historic Flying, Battle of Britain, Air Ministry, Audley End, Indian Air Force, Tim Routsis, Castle Bromwich, Church Fenton, Clive Denney, Sir John Allison, Audlcy End, Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, Charlie Brown, Czech Air Force, Bentley Priory, High Ercall, Ian Warren, Ministry of Defence, New Zealand, North Africa, Packard Merlin, Rudy Frasca, Sqn Ldr Northcott, Vintage Fabrics New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Ministry of Defence: Prices Paid for Spare Parts: [Hc]: [1992-93]: House of Commons Papers: [1992-93] by Great Britain on page 5, and page 27
- Great Britain (Discovering Cultures) by Sharon Gordon on page 5
- Test Pilot by Neville Duke (DSO OBE DFC and 2 bars) in Front Matter
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