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Published by Arrow, 1986
ISBN 10: 0099370204ISBN 13: 9780099370208
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Published by Quiller Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, 1986
ISBN 10: 0907621643ISBN 13: 9780907621645
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The achievements of the fighter pilots ensured that the Spitfire became a legend in its own time. No other aircraft has ever enjoyed quite the same charisma nor engendered the same sense of excitement that the Spitfire still evokes in both young and old. It was, of course, 1940 that the people of Britain took the Spitfire - so easily recognisable in the air by sight and sound - very much to their hearts. Then, together with its comrade in arms, The Hurricane, it brought the sweet taste of victory into their homes after a series of military set-backs and disasters. Victory in the Battle of Britain was a great feat of arms achieved both by Royal Air Force Fighter Command and (it is important to realise) by British engineering and industrial organisation. It was a victory to which the British people could rightly feel they had contributed. Jeffrey Quill in this book does not recount the history of the Spitfire nor does he detail the operations in which it took part - although as its chief test pilot few could be more qualified to do so. Rather, as the title suggests, he tells of the events leading up to its dramatic and triumphant birth, and of the precarious first years of survival and growth. For, despite the almost miraculous timing of its conception and of its first flight on the 5th March 1936, there were many obstacles which had to be surmounted before R.J. Mitchell's masterpiece could achieve full potential as a fighter. There was the gearing up of the quite exceptionally successful production lines enabling 22,759 Spitfires and Seafires to be built and kept in the air; there was the remarkable programme of technical development which kept the Spitfire in the front line of the battle from the first to the last day of the 1939-45 War; and there was the massive and vital contribution of the hitherto largely unsung heroes in Supermarine, Vickers, Rolls-Royce and countless small sub-contractors that enabled it all to happen. It is high time this extraordinary story was told, and the 50th Anniversary of the Spitfire's first flight was the ideal opportunity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Crecy Publishing, 1998
ISBN 10: 0947554726ISBN 13: 9780947554729
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Quiller Press 17/07/2001, 2001
ISBN 10: 1899163190ISBN 13: 9781899163199
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
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Published by Smithsonian Books, 1986
ISBN 10: 0874747767ISBN 13: 9780874747768
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Published by Quiller Press 15/02/1987, 1987
ISBN 10: 0907621864ISBN 13: 9780907621867
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
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Published by Orbis Pub, 1979
ISBN 10: 0856132462ISBN 13: 9780856132469
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
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Published by Univ of Washington Pr, 1984
ISBN 10: 029596152XISBN 13: 9780295961521
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
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Published by Ziff-Davis Pub. Co, 1979
ISBN 10: 0871650517ISBN 13: 9780871650511
Seller: W. Lamm, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. In gift-giving condition. Tight, clean and crisp. With tiny bumps to top corners and a faint hint of shelf wear to dustjacket, otherwise an excellent copy now protected in a new Mylar cover. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not price clipped. Not ex-library. Almost Like New. ; 11.90 X 9 X 1.20 inches; 304 pages.
Published by Crecy Publishing, 2019
ISBN 10: 1910809306ISBN 13: 9781910809303
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Published by Society of Automotive Engineer, 1996
ISBN 10: 0859790932ISBN 13: 9780859790932
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Arrow Books Limited, Great Britian, 1987
ISBN 10: 009950460XISBN 13: 9780099504603
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Raf Museum Photo. (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher. 228 pgs. with 8 B&W photo pages; >>> "Duncan Smith flew and led fighter missions almost continuously from the Battle of Britain through the struggle for Malta, the invasion of Italy and the liberation of France. This is his account of what it was like to be a Spitfire pilot, from ditching in the Channel to dog-fighting over Anzio." Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
Published by Smithsonian, c.1986, 1986
Seller: Harry Alter, Sylva, NC, U.S.A.
hardcover, Condition: Good, Smithsonian Institution Press, Wash. c.1986, 2nd.impr., 7 x10 , hardcover, 160pp., photos. ex-lib.- jacket stuck-down & in palstic, pocket, stamps, G/G $.
Published by John Murray, 1984
ISBN 10: 0719539773ISBN 13: 9780719539770
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Complete DJ with some edge wear.
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Published by Black Cat, 1988
ISBN 10: 0748101152ISBN 13: 9780748101153
Seller: Bemrose Books, Otley, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. No internal markings; laminate boards.
Publication Date: 1992
Seller: Cambridge Rare Books, Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom
HARDCOVER. Condition: GOOD. 1992. . Arms and Armour. . Hardcover. . GOOD.
Published by John Murray Publishers Ltd, London ,, 1983
Seller: E.J Morten Booksellers BA, MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
First Edition
1st Edition. Hb in Dw xv,316pp illustrations A Vg/Vg copy.
Published by John Murray Publishers Ltd 1983 Reprinted Edition, London, 1983
Seller: E.J Morten Booksellers BA, MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
Hb in Dw xvi,316pp lates and illustrations Authors biography of his life as a Spitfire pilot and later Test Pilot with the Supermarine Aircraft Company A Vg/Vg copy.
Published by Arms and Armour Press, 1986
ISBN 10: 0853688613ISBN 13: 9780853688617
Seller: GridFreed, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap.
Published by Quiller Press Ltd, LONDON, 1986
ISBN 10: 0907621643ISBN 13: 9780907621645
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Looseleaf. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. With 160 pages , fine coloured and other illustrations, blue coth , hard cover , very good condition , As New.
Published by Oribis Publishing -, 1991
Seller: "Pursuit of Happiness" Books, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Hardcover/pub.1991/Gd.condition/320 pages - Fly the world's great aircraft. [HT538648].
Published by Arrow, 1985
Seller: LOTSABOOKS, HAMILTON, New Zealand
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Soft cover. Condition: Good+ Paperback. A firm copy, no writing or tears pages browned on outer edges , some creasing to the cover.
Published by Crecy Publishing 1998, 1998
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs. All online listings are held in Dunedin.
Published by John Murray, London, 1983
ISBN 10: 0719539773ISBN 13: 9780719539770
Book First Edition
Hardcover with dustjacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition fine blue cloth hardcover with a fine unclipped dustjacket. No inscriptions or marks. "Starting with the Royal Air Force in the 1930s, as the prospect of a war became more likely, Jeffrey Quill became a test pilot at Vickers and Supermarine and was in charge of the Spitfire in its experimental stage. This book describes the aircraft's history and the author's combat experiences." ; Black & white photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 316 pages.
Published by Quiller Press, London, 1996
ISBN 10: 1899163190ISBN 13: 9781899163199
Seller: Ryde Bookshop Ltd, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by the author on the half title page with author's dedication. Small address sticker on the front end paper, photocopy of newspaper article about the author stuck to the blank page opposite the half title page. Signed by Author(s).
Publication Date: 1983
Seller: Simon Lewis Transport Books, Coleford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Inside story of developing the Supermarine Spitfire as recited by one of it's test pilots, Jeffrey Quill an RAF pilot of the 30s who flew the prototype in 1936 and was still working on the last Mark which ceased production in 1948 . 316 pages, very good book and jacket.
Published by quiller, london, 1986
Seller: Peter Sexton, Arlington, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo, illustd, 160pp, near fine in near fine dustwrapper . Book.
Published by Arrow London 1985, 1985
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st ed. thus stiff wrappers Very Good octavo xiv + 316pp., b/w pls., diags., appends., index, Story of the development of the Spitfire by its most famous Test Pilot. Revised edition.
Published by Crecy Publishing London 2008, 2008
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
reprint stiff wrappers Very Good octavo xiv + 335pp., b/w plates, diags., appends., index, Story of the development of the Spitfire by its most famous Test Pilot. Revised edition.
Published by John Murray London, 1981
Seller: A Book for all Reasons, PBFA & ibooknet, Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
1st edn., xviii, 235pp, half tone frontis portrait, 16pp half tone photo ills., 2 in text maps, half tone photo pictorial endpapers, red cloth lettered in gilt at spine, pictorial dustwrapper, the personal experiences of RAF Volunteer Reserve pilot who completed his training during the first year of the war and served on front-line operations continuously from the Battle of Britain through the struggle for Malta, the invasion of Italy and the liberation of France, reaching the rank of Group Captain, edges sl. tanned, dustwrapper: unpriced, lightly rubbed at tips, spine a little sunned, ISBN:0719538319 - very good plus in a very good plus dustwrapper,