2008-07-20 Spitfire THE book!

Spitfire THE ONE is an in-depth story of the aeroplane, the Spitfire. Centered around a MKI variant AR213 it discusses the early role of Spitfire and that of AR213. The story is not solely about AR213 but is used as a storyline where the Battle of Britain and flying the Spitfire from the pilots perspective are all featured as is the Marvelous Rolls-Royce engine which powered many wartime Spitfires. The story brings the aeroplane right up-to-date where its role in films is discussed through to modern day uses of the fantastic aeroplane as warbirds. The final section is back to AR213 where its restoration completed back to airworthy condition.

A fabulously illustrated and well produced book that every aeroplane enthusiast should own. Furthermore every red blooded proud british person should own this book.

The book is dedicated to the craftsmen-men and women-who built the Spitfire.

Majority of the proceeds of this book are donated to the Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund, back to those who fought and made the Spitfire the iconic figure it is today.