The adventures of some sixty pilots and ground crewmen who flew or
worked on the Spitfire during the Second World War.The Spitfire was
perhaps the most successful fighter design of all time. It remained at
the forefront of its genre from the biplane era until well into the jet
age, a period including the Second World War, which saw a faster rate of
technological advance than in any comparable period in history. Yet the
Spitfire was more than just a superb flying machine. During the war it
carved a unique place in the psyche of the British people, and many
believe it played a major part in saving the nation from defeat during
the grim days of 1940.When Spitfire at War first appeared in 1974 it
enjoyed critical acclaim as one of the first detailed accounts of a
much-loved plane. It was followed by two further volumes, all three of
which were hailed as classic works on the subject. In Spitfire: Pilot's
Stories, Dr Alfred Price condensed his three acclaimed books into one,
bringing the story together in the form of many pilots' memories and
recollections of flying this iconic aircraft. This gripping collection
of pilots' stories and evocative photographs reveals what it was like to
fly the world's most famous aircraft, undoubtedly the finest fighter of
the Second World War.
