Spitfire

In this compelling history, award-winning historian Leo McKinstry chronicles the vital role of the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire during the Second World War, a plane that became a symbol of British resilience against the German Army. Following its maiden flight in 1936, the Spitfire's unmatched capabilities shifted the tide for the RAF, ultimately challenging Hermann Göring's expectations of a swift British defeat. McKinstry weaves together a rich tapestry of characters and firsthand accounts, capturing a narrative filled with drama, heroism, and tragedy surrounding this legendary aircraft that helped secure Britain's future.