Apollo How to Build a Spitfire by David Price | Aviation History Paperback

Explore the remarkable story of recreating an icon of British aviation with How to Build a Spitfire. This unique book by David Price marries the personal journey of constructing a replica Spitfire in a back garden with the definitive operational history of the legendary fighter aircraft that secured victory in the Battle of Britain.

Author David Price, an aviation museum volunteer, chronicles the ambitious project undertaken in April 2018 to build a Spitfire replica. The narrative skillfully juxtaposes the challenges of this personal endeavor with a detailed account of the Spitfire's development, focusing heavily on its production, component parts, and the powerful Merlin engine.

• Marries the personal story of building a replica Spitfire with the aircraft's operational history.
• Features incredible testimonies from workers at the Supermarine factory in Southampton and other production facilities.
• Authoritative account of the technical workings of the war-winning weapon.
• An affectionate homage to British engineering genius and national resilience.

• Author: Price, David
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• Print Length: 320 pages
• ISBN-10: 1800242336
• ISBN-13: 978-1800242333
• Dimensions: 129 x 26 x 198mm (Approx. 5.08 x 1.02 x 7.8 inches)
• Weight: 260g

How to Build a Spitfire offers a distinctive and engaging read for enthusiasts of military aircraft and aviation history, blending personal narrative with technical insight.