How to Build a Spitfire
$25.31
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2026
Summary
A unique homage to the fighter aircraft that won the Battle of Britain, marrying the story of how the author built a replica Spitfire in his garden with the plane’s operational history.
In April 2018 David Price, dedicated aviation museum volunteer and author of The Crew and Mosquito Men, decided to build a Spitfire replica in his back garden. In How to Build a Spitfire he juxtaposes the story of the ups and downs of his own ambitious projec…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781800242333 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1800242336 |
| Author: | David Price |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Apollo |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
”[Price] writes clearly and engagingly … fascinating.” –Daily Mail
“A charming, unique and intimate journey.” –Cumbria Life
“Highly recommended.” –History of War
About The Author
David Price
David Price’s early interest in aviation was inspired by days exploring deserted RAF airfields in his native Cumbria. He has written for many newspapers and magazines on military aviation and is the author of A Bomber Crew Mystery: The Forgotten Heroes of 388th Bombardment Group, The Crew, the story of an Avro Lancaster crew during the Second World War and Mosquito Men.
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