Draws on unpublished diaries and archive recordings to chronicle the extraordinary national effort to construct the fighter aircraft that gave the Allies a critical edge over the Luftwaffe.—The Times
A truly epic account of the actual and symbolic role the plane played in defending Britain in the Second World War.—Sunday Times
Tells the inspiring story of how ordinary citizens came together to build the famous Battle of Britain aircraft.—The Observer
The story of how these fast and lethal little planes helped win the Second World War is stirringly told in this new BBC series.—The Mail on Sunday
The story of the Second World War's most famous plane is peppered with women - many of their stories untold in the decades since the conflict.—The Telegraph
An inspirational read celebrating the incredible young people who gave so much for this iconic British aircraft.—John Nichol, bestselling author of Spitfire: A Very British Love Story
Read Spitfire Kids and you'll start believing this plane has a pulse!—Tessa Dunlop, broadcaster and bestselling author of Century Girls
It is a story of heroism that goes beyond the spiffy moustaches and aerial acrobatics we have all seen in old movies, tapping into the verve and tenacity shown by a young workforce.—The Herald
The Spitfire Kids puts the iconic fighter plane into the round by telling the stories of the people who made it into an icon.—Al Murray
5
1
![The Spitfire Kids: The generation who built, supported and flew Britain's most beloved fighter](http://img.images-bn.com/static/redesign/srcs/images/grey-box.png?v11.9.4)
The Spitfire Kids: The generation who built, supported and flew Britain's most beloved fighter
![The Spitfire Kids: The generation who built, supported and flew Britain's most beloved fighter](http://img.images-bn.com/static/redesign/srcs/images/grey-box.png?v11.9.4)
The Spitfire Kids: The generation who built, supported and flew Britain's most beloved fighter
FREE
with a B&N Audiobooks Subscription
Or Pay
$21.03
21.03
In Stock
Editorial Reviews
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940160048680 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Octopus Books |
Publication date: | 05/13/2021 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Videos
![](/static/img/products/pdp/default_vid_image.gif)
From the B&N Reads Blog