Spitfire - A Test Pilot's Story

by Jeffrey Quill

An exceptional test pilot, Jeffrey Quill took charge of some of the most important military aircraft of his time and, in particular, the immortal Spitfire from its experimental, prototype stage in 1936 to the end of its production in 1948. He used his first-hand experience of combat conditions fighting with 65 Squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain to help turn this elegant flying machine into a deadly fighter airplane.

Genres: Aviation, World War II, Biography, History, Autobiography, War

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Robert Hepple · Rating 4 out of 5]

First published in 1983, Jeffrey Quill's biographical account of test flying the Spitfire amongst other aircraft types whilst working for Vickers-Armstrong is full of unique moments in aviation history. A superb read for anyone interested in the development of the Spitfire, as Quill delivers the right level of technical detail, not too vague and not too nerdy, to give added depth to what could otherwise be quite routine and repetitive.