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Beyond the Spitfire: The Unseen Designs of R.J. Mitchell by Ralph Pegram (Hardcover, 2016)
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Histories focus on the successful aircraft; those that failed to make the grade tend to be glossed over. This book attempts to look at the entirety of Mitchell’s portfolio in perspective. It features three-view B&W layout drawings for the many projects and aircraft, and full-color CGI rendering of selected projects.
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Was R.J. Mitchell truly a genius? Delving into the projects that remained stuck on the drawing board Reginald Mitchell's death at just 42, soon followed by the defence of Britain by pilots flying his finest creation, the Spitfire, elevated him to legendary status. He spent his whole career as a designer with Supermarine, whose products came from his pen or those that worked under him. Histories focus on the successful aircraft; those that failed to make the grade tend to be glossed over. But beyond this is a large body of concepts, early designs and projects that have never seen the light of day, the ideas generated by Mitchell and his team that never left the drawing board; stepping- stones on the way to later aircraft, sketched out concepts that withered on the vine, and projects that failed to attract orders. This book attempts to look at the entirety of Mitchell's portfolio in perspective. Was Mitchell truly a genius? Hopefully this book will allow the reader to draw their own conclusions. AUTHOR: Ralph Pegram is recently retired after a long career in the oil industry. He is now avidly indulging a life-long interest in aviation history and am translating my many years of research and collecting into books and articles. To date he has published 'Schneider Trophy Seaplanes and Flying Boats: Victors', 'Vanquished and Visions' and a three- part study into Folland's Forgotten Monoplanes for The Aviation Historian. He is also a volunteer archivist with the Royal Aero Club Trust Collection and helps run a number of aviation websites. SELLING POINTS: . Investigating Mitchell's entire portfolio, including the designs that never saw the light of day . With 3-view B&W layout drawings for the many projects and aircraft, and full-colour CGI rendering of selected projects . Also including photographs and adverts . A fresh approach to an ever-fascinating aspect of aviation history 150 b/w 15 colourProduct Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Hi-Story Press LTD
ISBN-139780750965156
eBay Product ID (ePID)221124550
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBeyond the Spitfire: the Unseen Designs of R.J. Mitchell
Publication Year2016
SubjectEngineering & Technology, Government, Business
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
AuthorRalph Pegram
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height226 mm
Item Width248 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRalph Pegram
TopicDesign, Aircraft
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- 10 May, 2023
very informative
What a great book, would recommend getting a copyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 May, 2019
A superb review of Supermarine.
The photos are very good, and the text is well written. The overall history through the years is well explained.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jan, 2017
Amazing stuff
Always new RJ Mithchell to have been brilliant prior to the Spitfire. This book brings an entirely fresh perspective in just how much more RJhad in mind. Unmissable...Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Mar, 2021
Supermarine
Superb history of the Supermarine planesVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
