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Deere, Brendon, 1953-

Spitfire, return to flight : the story of Supermarine Spitfire PV270 / Brendon Deere. - Palmerston North, N.Z. : ITL Aviation, 2010. - 304 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 31 cm.

Includes index.


"The story of an example of one of the most famous fighters of all time and one renowned New Zealand Spitfire pilot, Alan Deere. The book covers the people associated with the Spitfire, the history of Spitfire PV270, the career of New Zealand Spitfire Ace. Al Deere and the experiences of the pilots who flew Spitfires. It also includes a detailed look at the restoration of this Spitfire and a photographic view of Supermarine Spitfire PV270 in action"-- Book jacket.

ISBN: 9780473167110 (hbk.) 0473167115 (hbk.)

Source: ITL Aviation Ltd, Level 4, PNCC Building, The Square, Palmerston North 4410

Subjects--Personal Names:
Deere, Alan C.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Spitfire (Fighter plane)--Conservation and restoration--New Zealand.
Spitfire (Fighter plane)--History.
World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, British.

LC Class. No.: TL686 S8 D44 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 623.7464