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Beschreibung
A History of Shipborne Fighters, Bombers, Helicopters and Flying Boats

This meticulously researched and newly updated book charts the complete history of naval aviation, from pioneering days when biplanes were catapulted from converted destroyers through to the high-performance jets patrolling the world’s seas today.

The first part of the book focuses on significant technological advances, including carrier evolution, 21st-century aircraft technology and weaponry, as well as military operations in which naval aviation have played a significant part.

There then follows an A to Z listing 130 of the world’s most significant naval aircraft. Each plane’s description and history is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance.

With its expert information and 670 magnificent photographs, this book provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about the world of naval aircraft.
A History of Shipborne Fighters, Bombers, Helicopters and Flying Boats

This meticulously researched and newly updated book charts the complete history of naval aviation, from pioneering days when biplanes were catapulted from converted destroyers through to the high-performance jets patrolling the world’s seas today.

The first part of the book focuses on significant technological advances, including carrier evolution, 21st-century aircraft technology and weaponry, as well as military operations in which naval aviation have played a significant part.

There then follows an A to Z listing 130 of the world’s most significant naval aircraft. Each plane’s description and history is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance.

With its expert information and 670 magnificent photographs, this book provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about the world of naval aircraft.
Über den Autor
Francis Crosby has had a deep interest in aviation since an early age. After qualifying and working as an archaeologist, in 1985 he joined the Imperial War Museum’s branch at Duxford, England, acknowledged as one of the world’s leading centres for aviation enthusiasts. Having held research and exhibition posts at the museum, he headed Duxford’s Marketing Department for many years before establishing his own consultancy. He has written extensively on historic aviation and has acted as a consultant for the media and the publishing industry. His published works include Bombers and The World Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Öffentliche Verwaltung
Genre: Importe, Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9780754835707
ISBN-10: 0754835707
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Crosby, Francis
Hersteller: Anness Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 287 x 226 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Francis Crosby
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.04.2023
Gewicht: 1,242 kg
Artikel-ID: 126529816