Schneider Trophy to Spitfire by John Shelton
The creator of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter, Reginald J Mitchell was also responsible for the record-breaking seaplane aircraft that won the Schneider Trophy in 1931, and other designs such as the Stranraer and Southampton flying boats. This book offers an account of the design career of Mitchell and examines Mitchell's 28 designs.
John K. Shelton MA, PhD, has a special interest in industrial archaeology and aviation history. Until his retirement he was head of Humanities at Staffordshire University. He was involved in setting up the 'Spitfire Room' at Stoke-on-Trent Museum. He lives in Staffordshire, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844255306 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844255301 |
| Title | Schneider Trophy to Spitfire |
| Author | John Shelton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | J H Haynes & Co Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-07-24 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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