{"product_id":"father-of-the-spitfire-9781783968534","title":"Father of the Spitfire : The Untold Story of R.J. Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gripping story of the pioneer behind the Spitfire told in a major new biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReginald Mitchell is one of the greatest names in aviation history. A visionary engineer with a passion for speed, his legacy is the most iconic fighter aircraft of all time: the Spitfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the uneasy peace of the 1920s, he was a trailblazing innovator working at the cutting edge of technology. As Europe’s politics darkened in the 1930s, the work of Mitchell and his team at Supermarine became crucial to a nation preparing for war. Though he did not live to see the Spitfire in action, his work led to triumph at the Battle of Britain – and to a legendary aircraft that still inspires awe to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this exhilarating biography, Paul Beaver takes us behind the scenes, exploring the creative genius of a man devoted to pushing the boundaries of technology. We see his flair for leadership and collaboration with Rolls-Royce, the pinnacle of British engineering; we learn of Mitchell’s other innovative designs that could have changed the course of the war, had he not died in 1937; and, at last, we hear the real story behind the Spitfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on new interviews, private archives and previously unpublished material, this is the story of a man who helped change the course of history – one of the great design leaders of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Paul Beaver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBiography: historical, political \u0026amp; military\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 3 Sep 2026 by Elliott \u0026amp; Thompson Limited.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Paul Beaver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319609401722,"sku":"9781783968534","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781783968534.jpg?v=1790632152","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/es\/products\/father-of-the-spitfire-9781783968534","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}