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by Andy Saunders

ISBN: 1908117060
Author: Andy Saunders
Language: English
Publisher: Casemate Publishers (July 17, 2012)
Pages: 224
Category: Crafts & Hobbies
Subcategory: Home
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Spitfire Mark I P9374 book.

Spitfire Mark I P9374 book. Andy Saunders relates the fascinating story of the recovery of this. Andy Saunders relates the fascinating story of the recovery of this Battle of France Spitfire Mk1 from the sands of Calais during the early 1980s and its subsequent return to the UK for rebuild and restoration to flying condition.

Spitfire Mark I P9374 : the extraordinary story of. recovery, restoration and flight. 1. Spitfire (Fighter plane)-History. 2. Spitfire (Fighter. plane)-Conservation and restoration. The story of the salvaging from the beach at Calais where it had come down and the subsequent restoration of P9374 makes for compelling reading in this most entertaining of books, one that is a must for all devotees of the Supermarine Spitfire. When I received information during the latter part of 1980 that a virtually complete Spitfire had been discovered on the beach near Calais I was, to put it mildly, more than a little sceptical.

A fascinating read, full of details about the history and restoration of this .

This remarkable story of one particular Spitfire spans a period of over 70 years, from its loss in France during the evacuation of the British Army in 1940, it's re-emergence on a Calais beach some 40 years later, and then through an exacting period of restoration and rebuilding to produce an airworthy Spitfire which took to the skies again in 2012. A fascinating read, full of details about the history and restoration of this wonderful Spit.

Spitfire Mark I P9374 : The Remarkable Story of How a Unique Aircraft Returned to Flight.

During Spitfire P9374’s service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, including Sergeants Barraclough, Eyles and Fokes, Pilot Officers Bryson, Saunders and Williams and Flight Lieutenant Green. It was Pilot Officer Williams, however, who ‘blooded’ P9374 in action on 23 May when he claimed a Me 110 destroyed over the French coast. Additionally, it is almost certain to have been flown at some stage by the Commanding Officer of 92 Squadron, Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later ‘Big X’ of the Great Escape fame.

Andy Saunders’ 2012 book about the restoration, Spitfire Mark I P9374 (Grubb Street Publishing), is recommended for further reading. Spitfire from the Sands appeared in the May 2013 issue of Aviation History Magazine.

Spitfire Mark I P9374: The Extraordinary Story of Recovery, Restoration & Flight. Spitfire Mark I P9374 By Andy Saunders.

Spitfire M. P9374 (Grub Street 2011).

He has been involved with military aircraft preservation and recovery for over forty years, including the recovery from India of two World War One bombers for preservation and flight in the UK as well as the wrecks of Gloster Gladiators from Norwegian mountains for UK museum restoration and display. Spitfire M.

Andy Saunders relates the fascinating story of the recovery of this Battle of France Spitfire Mk1 from the sands of Calais during the early 1980s and its subsequent return to the UK for rebuild and restoration to flying condition. The full history of the airframe from the factory to loss, the airplane’s operational history with 92 Squadron and the story of the pilots who flew it during its career are also told, as is the unfolding saga of its restoration and return to air – detailing its progress through the workshops right up to the first flight in 2011. Upon completion P9374 will be the earliest mark of Spitfire flying anywhere in the world. It is also intended that this landmark airplane will grace many major air shows into the foreseeable future.

Comments:

Weetont

When I ordered this book I was not certain what to expect. A story about an individual Spitfire shot down during the Battle of France during WWII. I was pleasantly surprised the author has woven together an interesting story that intertwines the actions leading up to the fateful day in which the subject aircraft and it's pilot Flying Officer Peter Cazenove were shot down in May 1940. Cazenove survived to spend the remainder of the war as a POW.
The story goes to to describe how the wreck came to emerge from its resting place in the sands off Calais, its somewhat brutal excavation by the local ferry terminal manager who discovered it. Then its long and arduous road of restoration and return to flight.
It is now the earliest flying example of a Spitfire Mark I flying today.

Larosa

Fascinating to read and own!

Narim

The author does a great job in documenting how this aircraft was put back in the air after being shot down over Dunkirk. I liked the background on the difficulty on finding or making parts for a 1940 vintage Mark I. Photos are well done too.

Cetnan

A great book and a really fascinating read. Great for all the Spitfire fan. Exceptional photos and documentation are provided

Morlurne

If you have ever wondered what it takes, apart from a boat load of money, to put a warbird back in to the air, this is the book. Amazing story, could not put the book down.

Gindian

Beautiful pictures and interesting text of an historic plane and marque. Very readable and just the right size for a small coffee table aviation book. Well done !

Mavegar

Very interesting book about all the work it takes to restore a wreck into flying condition. Highly recommended for warbird geeks.