{"product_id":"history-of-the-new-zealand-spitfire-squadron-by-kevin-w-wells","title":"HISTORY OF THE NEW ZEALAND SPITFIRE SQUADRON by Kevin W. Wells","description":"\u003cp\u003eAN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE NEW ZEALAND SPITFIRE SQUADRON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Kevin W. Wells\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0091593603\u003cbr\u003eFormat: medium hardcover with dust jacket (heavy)\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Hutchinson NZ 1984, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 220 w x 300 h x 18 d \u003cbr\u003ePages: 168\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A4M\/2609\/UXXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive tribute to the pilots and ground crew of No. 485 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), the iconic \"New Zealand Spitfire Squadron\" that fought during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraces the operational life of the squadron from its formation on 1 March 1941 at RAF Driffield in Yorkshire. Initially flying older, worn-out Spitfires while learning to coordinate as a unit, the squadron achieved operational status on 12 April 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough their initial responsibilities were limited to monotonous convoy escort patrols over the North Sea, 485 Squadron went on to establish a stellar operational record by the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome images and fine line drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate with only light wear on dust jacket and faint marks on end papers, some spotting on title page, otherwise as new, no stamps or inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003eAre of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce in this condition\u003cbr\u003eSee our listings on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56238665990436,"sku":"A4M\/2609\/UXXX","price":59.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/3924450622414690176.jpg?v=1789014488","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/history-of-the-new-zealand-spitfire-squadron-by-kevin-w-wells","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}