SPITFIRES AND POLISHED METAL — Restoring the Classic Fighter
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9781853107207 |
| ISBN-10 | 1853107204 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Perfect paperback |
| Condition |
NOS (NEW old stock) |
| Author(s) | Graham Moss, Barry McKee |
| Publisher | Airlife Publishing Ltd |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Published date | 1999 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 23 x 27 x 1 cm |
Description
To those who lived through the dramas and tribulations of World War Two in Europe, there are two sounds that still send a thrill of expectation down the spine. One was the precursor of destruction and fear—the mournful wail of an air-raid siren. The other was the angry growl of the Supermarine Spitfire, powered by its Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. To the British, it was a sound of hope; to the enemy, a sound of dread. That elegant, diminutive aircraft found a special place in the hearts of all who believed in freedom and democracy during the dark years of the Battle of Britain.
Today, the thousands of wartime fighters that once filled the skies have long gone. Only a small number remain, painstakingly maintained and restored to keep the memory of those years alive for future generations.
Historic Flying is a company with an international reputation for restoring Supermarine Spitfires to airworthy condition. Since its formation eight years ago, it has rebuilt ten aircraft. This book chronicles the history of the company and explains how these aircraft were salvaged, while also describing in detail the restoration processes and the specialist skills required to ensure that Spitfires continue to fly, delighting both pilots and airshow audiences around the world.