ISBN10: 1844255301, ISBN13: 9781844255306, [publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, United Kingdom, Yeovil] Softcover This is the first book to give a comprehensive account of the entire design career of legendary aircraft designer Reginald J. Mitchell. Renowned as the creator of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire fighter, Mitchell was also responsible for the sleek record-breaking seaplane aircraft that won outright the Schneider Trophy in 1931, and other classic designs such as the Stranraer and Southampton flying boats. John Shelton examines Mitchell's 28 designs and recounts how each of his aircraft emerged in response to contemporary requirements and to prevailing design philosophies. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]

ISBN10: 1844255301, ISBN13: 9781844255306, [publisher: Haynes/Yeovil] Hardcover First Edition 256 pp. Book/dust jacket condition: Fine/VG (bright/clean, with 3" closed tear to top front near spine, abrasion/wrinkling to top of back ans spine; 1" closed tear to bottom of back with moderate wrinkling). 1st Ed, 1st Printing/First Edition, First Printing. All orders are processed and shipped from MI or WI, USA.
[Holland, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]