Tells how the Spitfire proved itself as an interceptor during the Battle of Britain, and how by dominating the air space against the attack of the German Luftwaffe, it saved Britain from Nazi invasion
Takes you through the creation, construction, production and history of the Spitfire, as well as its role in the major battles of the war
Includes moving first-hand accounts from the pilots who flew the Spitfires, including both their experiences in combat and the way of life for the RAF at that time
Features a fascinating and engaging narrative written by a leading military history expert
Introduction 6
Speech by Winston Churchill 7
Chapter 1 its Finest Hour 8
Chapter 2 The Redoubtable Mr Mitchell 38
Chapter 3 Vickers-Armstrong 64
Chapter 4 On the Drawing Board 92
Chapter 5 The Spitfire Emerges 106
Chapter 6 Construction 148
Chapter 7 Production 162
Chapter 8 Service 178
Chapter 9 Variants 208
Chapter 10 Survivors and Memorials 238
Index 252
Acknowledgements 256
Overview
Tells how the Spitfire proved itself as an interceptor during the Battle of Britain, and how by dominating the air space against the attack of the German Luftwaffe, it saved Britain from Nazi invasion
Takes you through the creation, construction, production and history of the Spitfire, as well as its role in the major battles of the war
Includes moving first-hand accounts from the pilots who flew the ...