Secret Spitfires

Karl Howman, Ethem Cetintas

ISBN 10: 1803990376 / ISBN 13: 9781803990378

Published by The History Press Ltd, GB, 2022

September 1940: In the midst of the Second World War, The Luftwaffe unleashed a series of devastating raids on Southampton, all but destroying its Spitfire factories.But production didn't stop. Instead, manufacturing of this iconic fighter moved underground, to secret locations staffed by women, children and non-combatant men. With little engineering experience between them, they built a fleet of one of the greatest war planes that has ever existed.This is their story. Seller Inventory # LU-9781803990378

Synopsis:

September 1940: In the midst of the Second World War, The Luftwaffe unleashed a series of devastating raids on Southampton, all but destroying its Spitfire factories.

But production didn’t stop. Instead, manufacturing of this iconic fighter moved underground, to secret locations staffed by women, children and non-combatant men. With little engineering experience between them, they built a fleet of one of the greatest war planes that has ever existed.

This is their story.

About the Authors:

KARL HOWMAN is an actor well known for his roles in Brushstrokes and Eastenders. His features partnership Howman & Cetintas, with Ethem Cetintas, produces films and documentaries.

ETHEM CETINTAS was a graduate of the London Film School, who worked on documentaries, commercials and dramas.

GAVIN CLARKE is a heritage sector interpretation consultant and content strategist specialising in innovation, engineering and technology histories.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Secret Spitfires
Publisher: The History Press Ltd, GB
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New