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Supermarine Spitfire: 1936 onwards (all marks) (Owners' Workshop Manual) - Hardcover

Price Dr., Alfred; Blackah MBE, Paul

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9781844254620: Supermarine Spitfire: 1936 onwards (all marks) (Owners' Workshop Manual)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1844254623 ISBN 13: 9781844254620
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK, 2008

Synopsis

The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorization of the Royal Air Force. This is a unique guide for anyone wishing to own and operate a Spitfire, as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable airplane; includes a developmental history of the aircraft, cutaway drawings, and the restoration and repair process . Presented mainly in color, this highly detailed and attractively designed manual is based around the restoration of the Spitfire Mk XVI at RAF Coningsby.

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About the Author

Dr Alfred Price served as an aircrew officer in the RAF until 1974. Since then he has been a full-time aviation historian and writer, and is acknowledged as a leading authority on the Spitfire. He is co-author of the Haynes Spitfire Manual.

Paul Blackah joined the RAF in 1976 and trained as an airframe fitter. In 1993 he was posted to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. His specialized knowledge of vintage aircraft is considered crucial to the maintenance of the aircraft in the flight. In the 1990s, Paul was closely involved in the restoration-to-flight of the Messerschmitt Bf109F 'Black 6'. He lives in Lincolnshire, England.

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Publisher
Haynes Publishing UK
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844254623
ISBN 13 
9781844254620
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
160
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