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.
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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.
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Dr Alfred Price served as an aircrew officer in the Royal Air Force, where he was a crewman on Vulcan bombers and specialized in electronic warfare and air fighting tactics. In a military flying career spanning fifteen years he logged over 4,000 flying hours. He left the service in 1974 and since then has been a full-time writer on aviation subjects. He is author or co-author of some thirty full-length books, including 'Spitfire at War' and "The Spitfire Story'. He has also had numerous magazine articles published. He holds a PhD in history from Loughborough University and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
Paul Blackah joined RAF in 1976 and trained as an airframe fitter. In 1993 he was posted to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and remained with that unit until he retired from full time service in 2002. His specialized knowledge of vintage aircraft, and in particular the Spitfire, was considered so valuable to the Flight that he was taken into the RAF as a reservist, working as a Chief Technician in the BBMF.
Paul Blackah joined RAF in 1976 and trained as an airframe fitter. In 1993 he was posted to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and remained with that unit until he retired from full time service in 2002. His specialized knowledge of vintage aircraft, and in particular the Spitfire, was considered so valuable to the Flight that he was taken into the RAF as a reservist, working as a Chief Technician in the BBMF.
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This review is from: Supermarine Spitfire: 1936 onwards (all marks) (Owners' Workshop Manual) (Hardcover)
This book has five Chapters
Chapter 1 Story Chapter2 Restore to flight, Chapter 3 owner's view, Chapter 4 the pilot's view , Chapter 5 the engineer's view In Chapter 1, there are explanation of the activity of the during the second World War and about each model in Chapter 2, a repair of Mark XVI is explained The article of the restoration of the fuselage is the best part internal structure is illustrated by a clear color photo well. The restoration situation of the main wing is explained with seven pieces of clear color photos. The wing spar construction explained by a photograph and an illustration It is illustrated by the photograph of eight parts constituting a spar in Chapter 3, about 1.4 million pounds necessary for acquisition. It takes the maintenance cost, too For example, the main-wheel-tire must changed for 30 times flight. and it cost 385 pounds In blade exchange 10,000 pounds In Chapter 4, the start method of the engine is explained with ten pieces of photographs. In Chapter 5, it is easily explained Servicing. In addition, it is explained "leak" one page There is the explanation of an airplane (Mark I,II,V,VIII IX XIV XVI XIX2) existing to an appendix
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Great fun for Spitfire enthusiasts,
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This review is from: Supermarine Spitfire: 1936 onwards (all marks) (Owners' Workshop Manual) (Hardcover)
Having many grease stained copies of Haynes automotive workshop manuals in my garage, this look at the Spitfire is a bit whimsical vis-à-vis actually trying repair one of these marvelous airplanes. Nevertheless, the book provides a wealth of information about the construction, wartime use, and preservation of one of the most iconic fighting aircraft that ever took to the skies. Highly recommended.
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I purchased this book to give as a gift to someone who really enjoys history, especially that of the British. The book's finer points have been covered by the other reviewers, so I wanted to let you know what I was thinking prior to this purchase.
Having purchased the car versions of the Haynes manuals and seeing only a one page preview of this one on another site, I was worried that this book would be a step-by-step detailed "tear down / build up" style of manual you might find at the parts store. The receiver of the book and I were pleasantly surprised by how much information and history was contained within. Nearly the entire book contains color photographs and part drawings to illustrate the different topics being written about. I am really surprised that the exterior of the book looks so much like the ordinary car maintenance books, as this almost caused me to pass on it. This is a really great find and would have no problems recommending it to others who are interested in the Spitfire.
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