{"product_id":"malta-spitfire-vs-1942-their-colours-and-markings-white-rainbow-series-n-9118","title":"MALTA SPITFIRE Vs - 1942: Their Colours and Markings — White (Rainbow) Series N° 9118","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eDetailed study of Spitfire Vs deployed to Malta in 1941-42, examining color schemes and markings through photos, veteran testimony, and surviving aircraft parts. Features foreword by Malta defense veteran Lt-Col Robert Middlemiss.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-83-61421-79-5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike NEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrian Cauchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushroom Model Publications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e168\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection \/ Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e21 x 30 x 1 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAbout this series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe MMP\/Stratus series\u003c\/em\u003e is an internationally acclaimed collection designed for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and scale modelers. Each volume is characterized by meticulous research and exceptional iconographic richness, often highlighting lesser-known air forces and aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBy combining rare wartime photographs, precise technical analysis, and high-quality color profiles, this series provides an indispensable visual and historical resource for understanding the evolution of aerial combat and camouflage during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the desperate battle for Malta in 1941–1942, when German and Italian bombers relentlessly attacked the island, the arrival of \u003cem\u003eSpitfire V\u003c\/em\u003e fighters helped turn the tide in favour of the Allies. Flown from Royal Navy and US Navy carriers—and in some cases directly from Gibraltar—these aircraft significantly strengthened the island’s defences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, debate has persisted about the exact colour schemes carried by these aircraft. In this book, \u003cem\u003eBrian Cauchi\u003c\/em\u003e examines all available evidence, from photographs and firsthand accounts by survivors to surviving aircraft components, and presents his own interpretation of the many official and unofficial schemes worn by these hard-pressed warplanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreword is written by Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) \u003cem\u003eRobert “Bob” Middlemiss\u003c\/em\u003e, a decorated veteran of the defence of Malta and Honorary Colonel of No. 427 Squadron RCAF. He served alongside notable figures such as \u003cem\u003e“Laddie” Lucas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGeorge “Screwball” Beurling\u003c\/em\u003e, adding further historical depth to the work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Cauchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53886168138074,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/image1_3a4b7c87-a771-43ef-ba41-60c8d5f5f93b.jpeg?v=1774536871","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/malta-spitfire-vs-1942-their-colours-and-markings-white-rainbow-series-n-9118","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}