Spitfire in Blue by Hugh R Smallwood

Spitfire in Blue by Hugh R Smallwood

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A biography of a single Spitfire, Mk XI PL965, which apart from being the fastest and most manoeuvrable Merlin-engined Spitfire also flew unarmed, on photo reconnaissance missions across Europe. The book includes rare contemporary photographs and interviews with pilots.

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Spitfire in Blue by Hugh R Smallwood

A biography of a single Spitfire, Mk XI PL965, which apart from being the fastest and most manoeuvrable Merlin-engined Spitfire also flew unarmed, on photo reconnaissance missions across Europe. Alongside interviews with surviving PR Mk XI pilots, examples of their recce photography and rare contemporary colour photographs, a detailed record of PL965s restoration is also provided.
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ISBN 13 9781855326156
ISBN 10 1855326159
Title Spitfire in Blue
Author Hugh R Smallwood
Series Osprey Classic Aircraft
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1996-04-15
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.