--- product_id: 32494791 title: "Spitfire: The Legend Lives On (General Aviation)" brand: "john dibbstony holmes" price: "314.26 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32494791-spitfire-the-legend-lives-on-general-aviation store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Spitfire: The Legend Lives On (General Aviation) **Brand:** john dibbstony holmes **Price:** 314.26 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Spitfire: The Legend Lives On (General Aviation) by john dibbstony holmes - **How much does it cost?** 314.26 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32494791-spitfire-the-legend-lives-on-general-aviation) ## Best For - john dibbstony holmes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john dibbstony holmes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Spitfire: The Legend Lives On (General Aviation) ## Images ![Spitfire: The Legend Lives On (General Aviation) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iVxNij5-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Glorious aerial photography *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 25, 2016* This masterful work by aerial photographer John Dibbs and wordsmith Tony Holmes is an epic tribute to the Supermarine Spitfire and commemorates the 80th anniversary of the maiden flight of the prototype, the famous K5054. This is a great big book, suitable for the coffee table, and can consume hours of delightful viewing.The book traces the history of the Marks in a series of chapters that include the Mark V, the Mark VIIIs, an individual IXB, the PR (Photo Reconnaissance) series, the Packard Merlin and Griffon Spitfires, the Seafires and ‘Spitfire Spectacular,’ a paen of praise for a great collection of historical airframes flying today. The individual aircraft shown are remarkable in that material is included about many of the pilots who flew them in battle, including their head shots, and restoration data makes one realize what a great achievement it is to bring an aircraft ‘back from the dead’ after years or decades of being lost. The ‘From the Archive’ chapter at the end captures many great historical images (sadly, none is credited). An appendix includes further details. A brief bibliography (see below) is offered, along with an index.The photographs, as would be expected from an expert such as Dibbs, are magnificent and draw the reader in with their beauty and power. Many of the head-on shots, with the Spitfires rolling around the camera aircraft at steep bank angles, are magnificent and represent the ultimate in aerial photography. But, in context, what a pity that the authors did not include anything about the aircraft used for the photography, nothing about the camera(s) used nor any information about the techniques necessary to acquire the photos safely (aerial photography is notoriously unforgiving, unless you are Clay Lacy and have his costly Astrovision technology that permits many aspects to be captured).Sadly, neither Alex Hensdaw’s “Sigh for a Merlin” nor Stanley Hooker's "Not Much of an Engineer" is included in the bibliography, though both books belong there and in the libraries of those who genuinely care for the aircraft and its history, and references to them in the text are minimal. Hooker was the functional father of the Merlin and Griffon that powered the Spitfire and Seafire. These two, plus Jeffrey Quill ("Spitfire: A Test Pilot's Story"), probably more than any others, including ‘Mutt’ Summers, who flew the prototype for the first time but is not mentioned, were responsible for the successful development of the Spitfire. Nor are any side or three-view drawings provided, for example tracing the appearance from Mark to Mark—for this, the reader must go to Quill (pages 190-191 in the original Murray edition). In context, though the book mentions the markedly different exhaust notes of the Merlin and Griffon engines, one might long for a CD of those memorable sounds, such as that which Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason included in his book about his classic car collection. If a picture is worth a thousand words, so are memorable sounds (Merlin, Griffon).This fine book belongs in the library of anyone interested in seeing, in glorious colour, the history of one of the world’s greatest fighter aircraft. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great reference *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 10, 2021* I purchased this book as a reference for building models with the hope that I might learn about America's use of the Spitfire during WW II. I was not disappointed. The photographs are amazing and so is the written history. An amazing book for fans of the immortal Spitfire. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed, engaging and individual Spitfire histories! *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 18, 2021* The book took individual Spitfires and told their stories/histories. Was well written and has very good detail not found in many Spitfire book.Good photography.Very enjoyable and informative reading. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32494791-spitfire-the-legend-lives-on-general-aviation](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32494791-spitfire-the-legend-lives-on-general-aviation) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*