R.J. MITCHELL

APRIL     ~    *BOOK OF THE MONTH*

There are some aviation books that are so rare and highly sought after by collectors
from all over the world that it would be unfair to sell such a book on a ‘first come’ basis. 

Therefore, each calendar month, Spitfire Books is offering a rare book for sale
and invites collectors to submit a ‘best offer’ during the month by email or telephone

Limited Edition 33/100 quarter leather-bound copy

Signed by Dr Gordon Mitchell

dated the 5oth anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire

Nelson & Saunders, Special Limited Edition no 33/100 of the First Edition 1986. 350 pages and well illustrated with photographs.  NB. The picture of RJM above is for illustration only and is taken from a portrait by FE Beresford (1942).

Fine condition hardback book. Clean, tight and bright.  Dark blue leather spine and corners with burgundy title patches, raised bands, embossed motifs and gold gilt titles.  It also has blue and white headbands, textured tan endpapers and a blue stained top-edge. A very handsome and pleasing copy.

The life story of RJ Mitchell, designer of the Schneider Trophy racers and the immortal Spitfire, is told by his son Gordon and a galaxy of distinguished contributors who have either a particular knowledge of RJM’s work, worked with him at Supermarine or had a special association with his aircraft. Lord Balfour contributed the foreword to this book and Johnnie Johnson compiled the tributes from a number of veteran fighter pilots.

A fabulous and rare edition of an excellent Spitfire book.