Competition - Win a signed copy of ‘Flying the Icon: Spitfire’ by Jarrod Cotter

A copy of a newly published book, ‘Flying the Icon: Spitfire’ by well-known aviation writer, Jarrod Cotter is a bonus competition prize this month. This is on top of the RAF Memorial Flight Club’s usual monthly ballot prize.

Answer the following question and complete the entry form below by 1 January 2017 to be in with a chance of winning a copy of the book, which has been signed by the author. This competition is open to everybody, so please do feel free to share it with your friends and family. The first correct answer drawn will win the prize.

To the nearest hundred, how many Spitfires were built in total (excluding naval Seafires)?

A.    14,500
B.    15,700
C.    20,400
D.    33,900

About ‘Flying the Icon: Spitfire’

Published by Fighting High in landscape format on high quality paper, the 178-page book contains over 100 superb photographs. The new book takes an entirely different look at the iconic Spitfire, putting the reader in the pilot’s seat with insights into what it is like to fly many of the Spitfire variants. Tracing the complete evolution of the famous fighter, the variants covered range from the prototype K5054, through the Mk 1, Mk IIa, Mk Vb, Mk VIII, Mk IX/VXI and PR Mk XIX to the post-war F.18/22/24.

Using original Pilot’s Notes and flight test reports, alongside modern flight reference documents and pilot’s reports, the book details how the Spitfire was and is flown, with quotes from wartime pilots and modern ‘warbird’ operators, including BBMF fighter pilots. This book gives the enthusiast the best possible idea of how to fly the icon that is the Spitfire!

If you can’t wait to discover whether you’ve won the prize and want one for Christmas, ‘Flying the Icon: Spitfire’ is available now from various retailers, including Amazon.