The Story of the Spitfire: An Operational and Combat History
TheMidwestBook Review,August 2007“The Story of the Spitfireuses official source material and first-hand accounts to survey the Spitfire's history and development, examining its fighting capability and tactics of the pilots who flew it. Official evaluations, reports, and technical specs join with the memories of Spitfire pilots to provide insights into this aircraft's career, problems, and performance. The focus on its importance in military circles makes for a fine reference.”Military Heritage,December 2007“Zenith Press has just published their most recent entry in the ‘At War’ series profiling various military units, equipment and ships. The F-100 Super Sabre is an excellent choice for the series … Thomas Gardner, a mechanical engineer, has written a most comprehensive book on the aircraft. He examines every detail of the plane, including its engine, afterburner, landing gear, fuel system and cockpit. No part of the aircraft is left untouched. In addition, detailed drawings and illustrations plot the jet’s performance, and a chronological chart follows important dates in the design, manufacture, and final retirement of the world’s first jet fighter.”