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Spitfire: A Test Pilot's Story
The author, who assisted in the development of the famous World War II British fighter plane, discusses the Spitfire's good and bad qualities, and recalls the other test pilots and combat aces he knew
316 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1983
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February 6, 2017
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.
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