Welcome to Spitfire Books

Spitfire Books offers a superb selection of books and flying memorabilia signed by some of the most distinguished pilots in aviation history.

The autograph of a famous aviator can add enormous value and interest to a book, making it unique, collectable and historically important. Here you will find books written and signed by aviation heroes such as Douglas Bader, ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, Frank Whittle, Chuck Yeager, Roland Beamont, and Brian Trubshaw. Fighter pilots, bomber pilots, aces, and test pilots from WW1 to the present day. It is very special to own a book, knowing that the author or subject once held the very same copy as he signed it for a friend, a relative or perhaps just for a stranger at a bookshop or airshow.

Bulletin REPAIR,   RESTORATION,   REBINDING Do you have books in your collection that are in need of a little tender loving care?  Loose bindings, cracked hinges, missing endpapers, torn pages, warped or stained boards all affect the collectability and value of a book.  Or perhaps you would like a treasured book (or flying logbook) rebound in leather to enhance and preserve it? Spitfire Books in association with The Cheshire Bindery are pleased to be able to offer a first class professional book restoration service from simple repair through to bespoke designer leather bindings to the highest standards of traditional craftsmanship. Please email for more information and send pictures for on-line quotations.

Well known aviation artist Robin Smith GAvA has provided some of his outstanding artwork to illustrate this website. Together, we are offering a unique ‘Remarqued Book’ facility, which turns a signed book into a unique work of art:   Remarqued Books. 

If you appreciate aviation art, then join us to see how a magnificent aviation painting is created in our television programme, The Art of Aviation, available on video and DVD.

If you would like to purchase a book or other item, then please read the 'How to Purchase' page posted on the Operations Board. As we normally only have one copy of each item, please contact us to confirm availability, to order and to agree postage costs and payment methods.

We will always be pleased to hear from you if you would like to contact us to discuss book collecting, signatures or other related matters.

Thanks for visiting Spitfire Books and we hope you found something of interest. Please add this page to your favourites as we will be adding new stock regularly.