{"product_id":"spitfire-i-by-tony-holmes-9781472857675","title":"Spitfire I","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn illustrated study of the legendary \u003cem\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/em\u003e and the evolving tactics behind its early defence of Britain’s shores.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/em\u003e endures as one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Nevertheless, its initial skirmishes and battles yielded as many challenges as successes, with German forces soon outpacing pre-war RAF tactics and exploiting the \u003cem\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/em\u003e’s modest endurance to their advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new study offers an engaging account of the celebrated fighter’s early encounters with the Luftwaffe from 1939–1940, chronicling the rapid strategic evolution of \u003cem\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/em\u003e units from the Phoney War through to the Battle of France and the Dunkirk evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAviation expert Tony Holmes shines a new light on the fledgling exploits of this world-famous aircraft. Enhanced by newly commissioned maps, ribbon diagrams, and full-colour artworks, as well as a host of archive photos, this fascinating exploration brings depth and insight to its journey through the \u003cem\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/em\u003e’s early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46986571415788,"sku":"9781472857675","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10714273482712.jpg?v=1762998110","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/spitfire-i-by-tony-holmes-9781472857675","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}