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Spitfire Manual 1936 onwards (all marks)
An insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying Britain's legendary World War 2 fighter
By: Alfred Price & Paul Blackah
The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. Here is a unique perspective on what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire, as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane. Presented mainly in colour, this highly detailed and attractively designed book is based around the restoration of the Spitfire Mk XVI at RAF Coningsby.

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"It is the book DIY fanatics wanting to service their own World War II Spitfire have been waiting for" Western Daily Press

Fascinating text, complemented by numerous technical drawings, cutaways and photographs" Model Flying

A wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane" Club Lotus

This book is a masterpiece" Historic Military Vehicles


Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 160 pages, 150 colour & 30 b&w illustrations
ISBN: 9781844254620
Book No: H4462
Web price: £21.99
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