Portrait of a Legend: Spitfire

Stock Code:
BAE6584
Price:
$12.50

Description

Portrait of a Legend: Spitfire by Leo McKinstry. 'In June 1940, the German Army had brought the rest of Europe to its knees. 'Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this island or lose the war. If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world will move forward into broad, sunlit uplands,' said Churchill. The future of Europe depended on Britain. A self-confident Herman Göring thought that it would be only a matter of weeks before his planes had forced Britain to surrender. The courage, resourcefulness and brilliant organisation of the RAF were to prove him wrong. By late September 1940, the RAF had proved invincible, thanks to the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire. It exceeded anything that any other air force possessed. RJ Mitchell, a shy and almost painfully modest engineer, was the genius behind the Spitfire. On the 5th March 1936, following its successful maiden flight, a legend was born.' Ex Library Book with all the usual stamps and markings.

Details

  • Author:
    McKinstry, Leo
  • Book Condition:
    Ex Library-Good
  • Publisher:
    John Murray Publishing
  • Edition:
    Reprint
  • Jacket Condition:
    None
  • Binding:
    Soft Cover
  • Location:
    T4
  • ISBN:
    9780719568756
  • Size:
    8vo
  • Pages:
    435
  • Publish Date:
    2007
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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