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Beyond the Spitfire

Beyond the Spitfire

The Unseen Designs of R. J. Mitchell

by Ralph Pegram
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/07/2016

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Reginald Mitchell's death at just 42, soon followed by the defense of Britain by pilots flying his finest creation, the Spitfire, elevated him to legendary status. He spent his whole career as a designer with Supermarine, whose products came from his pen or those that worked under him. Histories focus on the successful aircraft; those that failed to make the grade tend to be glossed over. But beyond this is a large body of concepts, early designs and projects that have never seen the light of day, the ideas generated by Mitchell and his team that never left the drawing board; stepping-stones on the way to later aircraft, sketched out concepts that withered on the vine, and projects that failed to attract orders. This book attempts to look at the entirety of Mitchell's portfolio in perspective. It features three-view B&W layout drawings for the many projects and aircraft, and full-color CGI rendering of selected projects
ISBN:
9780750965156
9780750965156
Category:
Aerospace & air transport industries
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-07-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
History Press Limited, The
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
226.06x247.9x25.4mm
Weight:
1.31kg

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