A beautifully illustrated exploration of the only Allied fighter plane to see continuous front-line service from 1939-1945. Sections include The Battle of Britain, In Action Over Northwest Europe, 1941-3 and Foreign Spitfires and Spitfire Variants.
Best-selling author and former senior correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Patrick Bishop, provides a detailed day-by-day chronicle of the Battle of Britain. Draws on eye witness accounts, diary extracts and pilot profiles.
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384-page hardback
Colour & b&w photographs
Packed with information on aircraft, orders of battle, ace fliers and more
A highly original look at the significant battles and events of World War II using splendid full-colour, computer-generated mapping. Including The Rise of Facism, The Fall of France, the Battle of Britain and many more.
The legendary Supermarine Spitfire is given the famous Haynes manual treatment. Based on the restoration of a Spitfire MKXVI at RAF Coningsby, the book provides a fascinating insight into the owning, restoring, servicing and flying of Britain's legendary WW2 fighter.
Commando Comics were first published in 1961 and featured illustrated stories of World War II. 'D-Day Fight or Die' has been published to commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
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784-page hardback
Colour illustrations throughout
Printed 25 percent larger than when originally published
A beautifully illustrated account of the development and operational record of the Avro Lancaster, from first-line bomber service in World War II to the Shackleton maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
The legendary Avro Lancaster is given the famous Haynes manual treatment. Based on the restoration of a Battle of Britain Flight Lancaster at RAF Coningsby, the book provides a fascinating insight into the owning, restoring, servicing and flying of Britain's legendary WWII bomber.
A lavishly illustrated history of Britain produced in collaboration with the Daily Mail. Chapters include The Opening Moves, In Uniform, A Wartime Childhood and Keep Smiling Through.
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352-page hardback
Contains over a hundred previously unseen photographs
Our DVD and Book set celebrate the Supermarine Spitfire which remains one of the most recognised fighter planes. The DVD captures the thrill and excitement of flying it, with in-cockpit cameras following aerobatic ace Tony Bianchi putting it through it's paces. The accompanying Little Book of Spitfire details it's evolution.
Commando Comics were first published in 1961 and featured illustrated stories of World War II. 'Battle of Britain' contains ten of the best Commando Battle of Britain comic books ever.
Features
784-page hardback
Colour illustrations throughout
Printed 25 percent larger than when originally published