The Spitfire in Action (Aircraft Number 39 – Special Expanded Edition) from Squadron/Signal Publications is an outstanding reference covering one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of World War II.

The Supermarine Spitfire became synonymous with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain and remained in frontline service throughout the war. Its elegant elliptical wing, outstanding maneuverability, and continuous development allowed it to remain competitive against increasingly capable enemy aircraft.

This expanded edition features additional pages beyond the original release and contains an excellent collection of wartime photographs, technical illustrations, production history, camouflage information, and detailed captions.

Whether you're building Spitfire kits from Tamiya, Eduard, Airfix, Kotare, Hasegawa, Revell, ICM, or Special Hobby, this book provides valuable reference material for achieving greater historical accuracy.

Features

• Squadron/Signal Publications

• Aircraft In Action Series

• Aircraft No. 39

• Special Expanded Edition

• Includes 8 additional pages

• Softcover

• Historical photographs

• Technical reference material

• Camouflage and markings

• Scale modeling information

Historical Overview

The Supermarine Spitfire was designed by R. J. Mitchell and first flew in 1936. It became one of the most successful fighter aircraft ever built.

Although forever linked with the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire served in nearly every theater of World War II and continued evolving throughout the conflict. More than 24,000 aircraft were produced in over twenty major variants.

The Spitfire served in numerous roles including:

• Air superiority fighter

• Interceptor

• Fighter-bomber

• Tactical reconnaissance

• Naval Seafire operations

• High-altitude interceptor

• Photo reconnaissance

Its combination of speed, maneuverability, and adaptability made it one of history's greatest combat aircraft.

Contents Include

• Development history

• Prototype aircraft

• Production variants

• Merlin-powered Spitfires

• Griffon-powered aircraft

• Battle of Britain operations

• Cockpit photographs

• Armament details

• Camouflage and markings

• Squadron markings

• Wartime photographs

• Technical illustrations

• Scale modeling references

Perfect For

• WWII aviation enthusiasts

• RAF historians

• Scale aircraft modelers

• Military historians

• Aviation collectors

• Reference libraries

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in good condition.

• Light shelf wear

• Vintage bookstore price sticker on front cover

• Minor edge wear

• Interior pages appear clean and complete

• Binding remains solid

Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the item description.