Birth of a Legend: Spitfire by Quill, Jeffrey; Cox, Sebastian - 1986-02-20

Quiller, 1986. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Paperback. Good.

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London: Quiller Press, 1986. 2nd Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 10x7x0. Second printing. Edge wear to jacket. 1986 Hard Cover. 160 pp. The achievements of the fighter pilots ensured that the Spitfire became a legend in its own time. No other aircraft as 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, in 1940 that the people of Britain took the Spitfire - so easily recongnisable 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 engineerind and industrial organisation. It was a victory to which the British people could rightly feel they had contributed. Jeffrey Quill… Read More

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Quiller Press. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 02/20/1986

Quiller Press, 1986. Book. Very Good. hardback. hardback, a very good tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text and in a well preserved pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated, 160pp.

London: Quiller Press, 1987. Reprint. hardcover. very good/very good. 8vo. pp.160

London: Quiller Press, 1986. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Short quarto, 160 pp., b/w frontis, color illus., b/w photos & illus., graphs, appendices, index. The history of the development of the Spitfire & its first major test in the Battle for Britain at the beginning of World War II. Signed by a Spitfire pilot & ace. Tipped-in on the f.f.e.p. is a b/w photo of & cutout autograph of Jim Goodson of the Eagle Squadron. He received the DSC, DFC (8 times), Silver Star, Air Medal, & Purple Heart during his war career. Hard cover book in good cond. D/W in v.g. cond.