How To Fly A Spitfire, 9781836009795
Hardcover
Experience the thrill of piloting a legendary WWII Spitfire fighter plane.
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How To Fly A Spitfire

A Nut-and-Bolt Guide to the World's Greatest Aircraft

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  • Hardcover

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    30 March 2026

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Summary

For anyone interested in the simple thrills of old-fashioned oily machines, the Spitfire is considered a mechanical work of art. How To Fly A Spitfire takes those with a keen sense of mechanical curiosity on a fascinating tour of this remarkable machine, and gives a unique impression of what it’s like to actually pilot one.

First-flown in March 1936, and operated by both the RAF and the US Air Force throughout the Second World War and beyond, the Spitfire is a machine of deep cultural…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781836009795
ISBN-10:1836009798
Author:Hattie Hearn, Adi Gilbert
Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint:Frances Lincoln
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:30 March 2026
Weight:740g
Dimensions:230mm x 170mm x 23mm
About The Author

Hattie Hearn

Adi Gilbert is an illustrator and graphic designer based in north-east Scotland, UK. Adi works with both traditional and digital techniques, often in combination, for a range of international clients. He has a weakness for bicycles (particularly BMX and MTB), skateboarding, old motorcycles, folklore, wildlife and nature.

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