The original paperback and hardback versions sold more than 75,000 copies, and this amazing large format, full colour illustrated edition is perfect for the Christmas market. A patriotic celebration of the Supermarine Spitfire - widely considered to be the most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft - and the men and women who designed, built and flew her, with particular attention paid to the manufacturing of the Rolls-Royce engines that powered them. Over 250 photos and b/w technical drawings.