
Author:
Andrew Thomas
Illustrator: Chris Davey
About this book
The arrival of the Spitfire in Burma came at
a crucial time as the RAF struggled against the Japanese to support
the Chindit operation on the ground. Proving a huge boost to
morale, the Spitfire played a large part in defeating the enemy,
and covering the subsequent Allied advance through Burma,
protecting the ground troops and providing vital supplies. Covering
this little documented aerial war, this book tells the stories of
the 54 aces who flew against the Japanese, and also those who
fought in India and Australia. Full-colour artwork reveals the
markings and paint schemes of this most-famous of British planes,
whilst first-hand accounts and archive photographs bring the aerial
battles of Burma, India and Australia to life.