R.J. MITCHELL
Schooldays to Spitfire
Signed by Gp Capt Duncan Smith
Flat signed on the title page by Dr Gordon Mitchell
Signed on the opposite page by distinguished Spitfire ace
Group Captain Duncan Smith DSO DFC
who contributed chapter 29
Nelson & Saunders, First Edition 1986. 350 pages and well illustrated with photographs
Fine condition hardback book. Clean, tight and bright. Near Fine condition, unclipped dustjacket with a small piece (5mm x 5mm) missing from the back panel. A very 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 unique signed copy of an excellent Spitfire book.