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WK275 Guy Ellis

WK275 By Guy Ellis

WK275 by Guy Ellis


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Summary

A fascinating account of the restoration and preservation of the last complete Supermarine Swift F4.

WK275 Summary

WK275: The Restoration and Preservation of the Last Supermarine Swift F4 by Guy Ellis

WK275 is a unique historic airframe and the only Supermarine Swift F4 left in the world. The aircraft spent 46 years outside an army surplus store before being purchased off eBay in 2012 and restored by Jet Art Aviation to static display condition. It now resides with Vulcan to the Sky which draws 1,500 paying visitors a month who will see WK275 and the other famous artifacts on site.

Guy Ellis sets the scene of the importance of Britain's early jets, covers the development of the Swift, which puts WK275 in context, then traces the heritage of that aircraft, its operational life, how it was acquired and finally the full story of its restoration with a plethora of detailed photographs, drawings and publicity images.

The Swift pioneered the second generation of jet fighters and by recording the full story of one special aircraft, Guy Ellis has delivered a fitting tribute to British ingenuity.

Additional information

GOR011390303
9781910690505
1910690503
WK275: The Restoration and Preservation of the Last Supermarine Swift F4 by Guy Ellis
Used - Like New
Hardback
Grub Street Publishing
20170927
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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