Spitfire Flying Legend - 60th Anniversary 1936-96 (Osprey Classic Aircraft) By John M. Dibbs, Tony Holmes, John M. Dibbs (Photographs by), Alan Deere (Foreword by)

Hardback, ex library, scuffed edges, creased, dust jacket two 40mm closed tears to edges 176 pages Published by Osprey Publishing, 2012

ISBN: 1855325942, colour photographs

28.5 x 24.2 centimetres.

As much a national hero as Wellington, Nelson or Montgomery, the Supermarine Spitfire has become the most recognisable icon of World War 2 for several generations of Britons. From the throaty growl of its Rolls-Royce Merlin, or Griffon, to its beautifully tapered elliptical wings, the Spitfire is a true aeronautical thoroughbred. Regarded by many as the saviour of the Sceptred Isle 'in its darkest hour', the Spitfire is without a doubt the most famous combat aircraft the world has ever seen. 1996 celebrates the 60th anniversary of the fighter's first flight, and this lavishly illustrated volume serves as a tribute to the airworthy survivors of today.

About the Author Tony Holmes has worked as Osprey's aerospace editor since 1989, having previously served as an author/photographer for this publishing house in Australasia. He established the critically acclaimed and hugely popular Aircraft of the Aces series in 1994.

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