The story of the Supermarine Spitfire has been told across many years
and the debate about it is enduring, yet the Spitfire remains a true
icon. For aviation enthusiasts, for historians, for modellers, the word
Spitfire conjures many stories and affections. This book presents the
Spitfire enthusiast with an up-to-date history of the Spitfire - not
just in its design and application in war, but also as a flying memorial
and as an aero modellers' vital focus.
The text examines recently revealed forgotten aspects of the Spitfire
story; by combining the elements of design, the story of a weapon of war
and a revered scale model, this book frames an essential chapter in
aviation history. Packed with original and contemporary images and
information, and displaying unique Spitfire model collections, the
narrative bridges an important gap and is a worthy addition to the
FlightCraft series.