by John Nichol

ISBN: 9781471159206

Published: 2018

THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLER WHSmith NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 ''The best book you will ever read about Britain''s greatest warplane.'' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys. ''A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine. By focussing on the men (and women) who flew the Spitfire, John Nichol has brought a fresh and powerful perspective to the story. And by recording their bravery, humility, camaraderie, tragedy and sheer joy in flying their beloved Spits he has done them - and us - a valuable service'' Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607 ''As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tribute to some of its greatest heroes.'' Jon Dennis, Mail on Sunday magazine. ''A stirring portrait of a piece of aviation art in motion flown by the bravest of the brave. Nichol''s Spitfire is still a sky-borne prima ballerina that kicks like Bruce Lee.'' RAF News ''A superb and compelling book....