Spitfire, Vol. 1

This first of two volumes on the Supermarine Spitfire covers the design, testing, development, and early WWII combat use of the famed British fighter aircraft’s initial variants. The Spitfire in its original marques up to the Mk. VII provided a platform that allowed the Royal Air Force to challenge the German Luftwaffe’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters during the 1939–1942 period of WWII. The book also covers the Seafire Marques I to III, which provided similarly valuable service for the British Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. AUTHOR: Ron Mackay’s literary career in WWII aviation history has spanned four decades, with coverage of the Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, and USAAF being completed in almost equal measure. SELLING POINTS: . This first of two volumes covers the design, testing, development, and combat use of the early Spitfire marques . Famed for its use during the Battle of Britain and Malta air campaigns . Restored original examples can be seen in aviation museums and airshows around the world 180 colour and b/w illustrations

Author Biography

Ron Mackay’s literary career in WWII aviation history has spanned four decades, with coverage of the Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, and USAAF being completed in almost equal measure.