Squadrons No. 75
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk V
The Australians in Europe and the Middle East
Philedition
S u m m a r y : |
Catalogue Number, Description and ISBN: |
Squadrons! No. 75
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk V: The Australians in Europe and the Middle East
by
Phil H. Listemann
Illustrations by Gaetan Marie
ISBN: 978-2-494471-20-7 |
Contents & Media: |
Soft-cover format, 68 pages, illustrated with close to 80 photos, as well 14 colour profiles illustrating twelve concise biographies. |
Price: |
Available in PDF and Hard Copy Format from €13.00 Euro from www.raf-in-combat.com and selected retailers |
Review Type: |
First Look |
Advantages: |
Well-researched and clearly written text; strong emphasis on Australian pilots and units; good selection of period photographs with useful captions; modeller-friendly content and layout. |
Disadvantages: |
The occasional murky image due to the nature of the original. |
Conclusion: |
This is a an accessible title that successfully highlights an often-overlooked aspect of Australian aviation history ideal as a quick reference or source of modelling inspiration Another solid and worthwhile addition to the SQUADRONS! series, especially for RAAF and Spitfire enthusiasts. . |
Reviewed by Brett Green
SQUADRONS! No. 75 – The Supermarine Spitfire Mk V: The Australians in Europe and the Middle East, by Phil Listemann, continues the familiar and dependable formula of the SQUADRONS! series, delivering a focused, well-researched snapshot of Australian-flown Spitfire Mk Vs in overseas theatres.
As the title suggests, this volume concentrates on RAAF personnel operating the Spitfire Mk V while serving with RAF units in Europe and the Middle East. The narrative is clearly written and sensibly structured, providing sufficient operational context without overwhelming the reader. Individual pilots and squadrons are introduced with just enough background to place their service in perspective, and the text strikes a good balance between historical record and readability.
Illustrated throughout with period photographs, the book offers plenty of visual interest for the modeller. Images are generally well reproduced and accompanied by informative captions that add useful detail on aircraft configuration, markings, and personal associations. As with previous titles in the series, the emphasis is on clarity and relevance rather than sheer volume, making it easy to extract modelling inspiration or reference material.
The presentation is straightforward and functional, consistent with earlier SQUADRONS! releases. While it is not intended to be a definitive technical study of the Spitfire Mk V, it was never meant to be. Instead, it succeeds as a concise, accessible account of an often-overlooked aspect of Australian aviation history.
In conclusion, this is another solid and worthwhile addition to Phil Listemann’s growing body of work. For readers with an interest in the Spitfire, the RAAF, or Commonwealth airmen serving overseas—and for modellers looking for authentic subjects with a strong personal connection—this book will be a welcome and useful reference.
Thanks to Phil Listemann for the review sample.
Review Text & Images Copyright © 2026 by Brett Green
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