The Spitfire turns eighty on March 5, 2016, and the passion for the
Royal Air Force's best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high.
There are more than fifty Spitfires flying in the world today, and John
Dibbs has shot virtually all of them, "on the wing," in his breathtaking
style.
This eye-catching book combines this unique collection of stunning
photos with poignant firsthand accounts of flying the airplane in combat
from some of the most famous Aces to pilot the Spitfire and from some of
the forgotten pilots. Chronicling the history of this most iconic of
British aircraft, this book is a must-have purchase for aviation
enthusiasts.