Spitfire Manual: An Insight into Owning, Restoring, Servicing and Flying Britain's Legendary World War 2 Fighter

By Paul Blackah and Alfred Price

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B002OBSSSO
• ISBN13: 9781844254620
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.8"