SIGH FOR A MERLIN - Testing the Spitfire
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Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Hardcover ( square back binding ), Stapled and glued |
| Special features | Reprint |
| Condition | Used very good |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Published date | 1999 |
| Language | English |
| Collection / Series | Crécy Classic |
| Size | 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.9 cm |
| Author | Alex Henshaw |
| Editor | Crécy Publishing Limited |
Description
"One of the best Spitfire books"
Alex Henshaw spent the early days of World War II at Eastleigh, England testing the immortal Spitfire fighter with Jeffrey Quill before being appointed Chief Test Pilot at Supermarine's new factory in Castle Bromwich. Thousands of Spitfires were tested and manufactured at this site throughout the war, by the end of which 37,000 test flights had been made with Alex Henshaw flying an estimated ten percent of all Spitfires ever built. Often landing without aids of any kind, his breathtaking acrobatic style and complete mastery of the aircraft were to save his life on several occasions.
I scrawled rapidly on my pad, 'Baling out — engine seizure — suspect piston or conrod.' I had barely finished my scrawl when the machine shook so much that I tore out my safety harness pin, pulled down my goggles to protect my eyes from the oil, glycol and debris, snapped back the cockpit hood and with all my strength kicked away from the cockpit.
Alex Henshaws' life with the Spitfire
Testimonials
"If you only buy one Spitfire book, make this it."
Pilot Magazine
"When it comes to Spitfires, Alex Henshaw knows what he is talking about." Shropshire Star
"Henshaw's love of flying and his enthusiasm for true airmanship shine through on almost every page."
Pilot Magazine