A history and reference work on aircraft carriers from the Zeppelin and flying boat mother ships to vertical take-off and short take-off aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Examines the complete technical development from the first aircraft launches from the deck of a ship during World War I, through the advances in the interwar period, to the major carrier battles in World War II and the missions in the more recent past, such as the Falklands War in 1982. Presentation of all the important aircraft carriers, arranged by country, with details of history, equipment, dimensions missions, armament etc.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Ireland, B.
Title
The illustrated Guide to Aircraft Carriers of the World
Details
English text, paperback, over 500 photos, large format. 256 pages.
