The Spitfire remains one of the most iconic combat aircrafts of all time and to own an airworthy example of this classic fighter is the Holy Grail for many wealthy Warbird collectors. For an aircraft that first flew more than 70 years ago and which went out of production in the early 1950s, it may seem odd to discover that there is a flourishing industry centered on this aircraft in the 21st century. Scratch-building brand new Spitfires or restoring original examples to airworthy condition has become big business, with aircrafts changing hands for several million dollars apiece. Husband and wife author team Paul and Louise Blackah look into what is required to find a Spitfire that's suitable for restoration and then return it to the skies. With Paul's vast experience in restoring and maintaining the RAF BBMF's Spitfires, and both Paul and Louise's contacts in the aircraft restoration community, this promises to be a unique look inside the world of Spitfire building and restoration in the 21st century.

Supermarine Spitfire Restoration Manual: An Insight into Building, Restoring and Returning Spitfires to the Skies

Engineering & Transportation

Blackah MBE, Paul

Blackah, Louise

Transportation

Haynes Publishing, UK

New in Paperback. The Douglas DC-3 Dakota revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airline industry - and in particular the part it played in the Second World War - the ‘Dak’ is widely regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever built. Using the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s ZA947 as its centerpiece, Douglas DC-3 Dakota Manual describes the Dakota’s rugged anatomy and examines its operation from the viewpoints of its owners, aircrew and engineers.

Douglas DC-3 Dakota Manual (Haynes Owners' Workshop Manual)

History

Military

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