Paul Beaver: Father of the Spitfire, Kartoniert / Broschiert
Father of the Spitfire
- The Untold Story of R.J. Mitchell
- Publisher:
- Elliott & Thompson Limited, 09/2026
- Binding:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert
- Language:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9781783968534
- Item number:
- 12584920
- Volume:
- 300 Pages
- Ausgabe:
- New
- Release date:
- 3.9.2026
- Note
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Caution: Product is not in German language
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| Buch, Gebunden, Englisch | EUR 26.58* |
Blurb
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'A triumph of historical narrative.' JAMES HOLLAND, author of Victory '45
The gripping story of the pioneer behind the Spitfire told in a major new biography
'Britain's leading aviation historian' Daily Mail
Reginald Mitchell is one of the greatest names in aviation history. A visionary engineer with a passion for speed, his legacy is the most iconic fighter aircraft of all time: the Spitfire.
During the uneasy peace of the 1920s, he was a trailblazing innovator working at the cutting edge of technology. As Europe's politics darkened in the 1930s, the work of Mitchell and his team at Supermarine became crucial to a nation preparing for war. Though he did not live to see the Spitfire in action, his work led to triumph at the Battle of Britain - and to a legendary aircraft that still inspires awe to this day.
In this exhilarating biography, Paul Beaver takes us behind the scenes, exploring the creative genius of a man devoted to pushing the boundaries of technology. We see his flair for leadership and collaboration with Rolls-Royce, the pinnacle of British engineering; we learn of Mitchell's other innovative designs that could have changed the course of the war, had he not died in 1937; and, at last, we hear the real story behind the Spitfire.
Drawing on new interviews, private archives and previously unpublished material, this is the story of a man who helped change the course of history - one of the great design leaders of the twentieth century.
Praise for Winkle:
'[A] thumping great biography by Britain's leading aviation historian' Daily Mail, 'Book of the Week'
'Winkle Brown's astonishing adventures make for fascinating reading' Sunday Times
'Beaver recounts the story of a man he regarded as a mentor in unshowy but fascinating detail, and restores a British hero to his rightful place' Observer
'The extraordinary story [of] a fearless pilot and decorated war hero. Epic' The Herald
'An incredible life ... Brown took a secret to the grave that makes his story all the more remarkable' The Sun
