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Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy
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Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.
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Andrew Thomas (he/him/his) is a comic book artist and letterer from Brantford, Ontario. As an artist, Andrew has worked on a number of projects such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, and Kevin Smith's Quick Stops. As a Letterer, Andrew has worked on over 200 publications for companies including Disney, Archie Comics, BOOM! Studios, Image, and Dark Horse Comics. Follow him on Instagram @thefatmanwholetters
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