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The Ultimate History of the Royal Air Force: The RAF Centenary Anthology (Spitfire Edition) – Copy No. 22

Compiled by Extraordinary Editions in direct collaboration with the RAF Museum and the Air Historical Branch, this massive anthology is a masterful archive spanning 100 years of service, sacrifice, and aviation triumph.

This specific copy is a highly coveted early print: Number 22 of a strictly limited run.

The Scope of This Monumental Work (1918–2018): 

Unlike standard history books, this volume is told entirely through raw, unedited primary sources across nearly 700 pages. 

Historians spent over two years trawling the secure archives to pull it all together.

The Spitfire Premium Exclusivity: As part of the prestigious Signed Exemplary Editions, this specific volume features an additional 20-page section exclusively dedicated to the Supermarine Spitfire.
It is hand-signed by iconic Battle of Britain pilots: Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum, Wing Commander Tom Neil, and Squadron Leader Paul Farnes.

The Foundation (WWI): Original 1918 merging documents of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service.

The Global Conflicts: Rare maps, combat diaries, and secret operational intelligence from WWII, the Cold War, and the Falklands.

Unseen Social History: Intimate personal letters, aircrew notes, and even logs from unusual domestic deployments (like the 1977 Operation Burberry fire response). 

Full-Scale Reproductions: Measuring a massive 39 x 27 cm, the book is designed so that original historical maps, target photos, and air diagrams are reproduced at their actual full size.

Condition: In immaculate, pristine condition. The luxury leather binding is flawless with no scuffs, and the pages are entirely crisp and unmarked.

Housed: Comes perfectly preserved in its original bespoke custom presentation slipcase.

Craftsmanship: Printed on archival, acid-free paper and bound to fine-art museum standards

Please see the photos and feel free to ask any questions.

The box measures 44 x 31 x 11 cms and it weighs an amazing 9.7 kilos.

I have used AI to write this advert, so please forgive any mistakes, I'm fairly sure it is all correct.

This is a rare and heavy book, so you are very welcome to collect it safely from either Reigate or Brighton. 

I am happy to help with delivery within a certain distance, so do please contact me. 

It can be posted, I will pack it very carefully for travel and I will use a 24 hour delivery. 

Thanks for looking, and i'm always open to reasonable offers.