Ultimate Spitfires

By: PETER CAYGILL

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Hardcover | 6 June 2006

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First-hand accounts of test-flying, combat and chasing V-1s, some of the fastest and highest-flying of World War II's most famous aircraft.

The Spitfire is probably Britain's best loved and admired airplane. It is also revered around the world. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree from Supermarine's first early versions that saw action in the early days of World War II. New and more powerful Rolls-Royce engines replaced the well-tried Merlin, but increased the aircraft's performance in terms of speed and operational altitude. Subtle changes to wing design also increased the maneuverability and capability of these spectacular models that survived in the operational role until superseded by the introduction of jet-powered flight.

The content explains the design details, development and flight testing of twelve models and also contains their operational roles and history. Lengthy appendices will include Griffon-powered Spitfire aces, V1 rocket destruction aces, Griffon-powered Spitfire losses, and where the survivors can be found.

Industry Reviews

"If you have an interest in the design, development and combat history of the Spitfire, this publication will be of great interest and make a fine addition to your library."-- "IPMS/USA"
"For the technical enthusiast, you'll find lots of numbers and analysis of systems and flight characteristics."-- "Historical Miniatures Gaming Society"
"...will be of interest to modelers and aviation historians alike."-- "AMPS Indianapolis"
"...a useful addition to the Spitfire literature ...very fluid, readable narrative..."-- "SpeedReaders.info"

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Introduction	p. vii
Development and Flight Testing	p. 1
A Better Spitfire	p. 3
Spitfire XII	p. 10
Spitfire XIV	p. 21
Spitfire XVIII	p. 34
Spitfire PR.XIX	p. 42
Spitfire F.21/22/24	p. 49
Seafire XV	p. 63
Seafire XVII	p. 72
Seafire F.45/46/47	p. 76
Spiteful and Seafang	p. 92
Operational History	p. 101
Into Service	p. 103
Anti V-1 Operations	p. 118
Spitfire XIV in 2nd Tactical Air Force	p. 132
Top Scorers	p. 155
Spitfires Post War	p. 169
Spitfires Over Malaya	p. 180
Specifications	p. 197
Top-Scoring Griffon Spitfire Pilots	p. 200
V-1 Aces	p. 203
Griffon Spitfire Losses - WWII	p. 205
Index	p. 213
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