The Spitfire Log by Peter Haining ISBN 13: 9780708844380

Paperback. Acceptable.

London: Futura, 1990. 160 pp, 7 3/4" H. B&w illustrations. "On 6 March 1936 was born one of the most famous and best-loved aeroplanes the world has ever known, the Spitfire. Just four years later its courageous young RAF pilots became the heroes of the Battle of Britain as they repelled the Luftwaffe attack. When, at the height of the conflict, supplies of metal for new Spitfires ran short, thousands of people donated old pots and pans for the sake of the gallant fighter. Today the Spitfire is still remembered with affection by all who flew in her. This tribute brings together a fascinating collection of writings by men who flew or admired her, from the top Allied flying ace of the Second World War, Air Vice Marshal 'Johnnie' Johnson, to his German counterpart, General Major Adolf Galland, and from such illustrious names as H.E. Bates, Richard Hillary, Lord Beaverbrook and Richard Dimbleby. As well as thrilling accounts of aerial combat the book includes a Battle of Britain… Read More

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Futura, 1989. inscription to front end page,. Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

(Subject: Aviation - General) A tribute to the world's most famous fighter plane. Mass market paperback. Very good. nAs well as thrilling acconts of aerial combat, the book includes a Battle of Britain chronology, a list of the twenty Spitfire squadrons and their bases and the plane's specifications. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Futura Publishers) (ISBN: 0708844383) (Pagination: 160pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

Good copy with some bumps, fold wear and scuffs to cover and spine. Tanned pages. Shelf wear to lower and upper spine. 160pp.