A volume from the series "Technical and Operational History". An almost unique publication in its accuracy and meticulousness on the technology and operational history of the American aircraft carriers of the "Essex" class in WW2. From the basic design features of this class of ships to the armour and propulsion systems to the superstructures, radar, fire control and weapon systems to the aircraft used on the carriers, the entire technology is described in detail and documented in the form of b/w photos, sketches and/or colour illustrations. The operational history of all 16 carriers of the "Essex" class is traced over a good 200 pages. The main work is also accompanied by a 72-page map booklet with exclusively coloured maps. But not only the ships are presented in all details, but also all the aircraft types stationed on them: "Hellcat", "Corsair", "Dauntless", "Helldiver" and Avenger". In terms of both presentation and information content, this history of technology and operations is certainly a real highlight for all ship enthusiasts and model builders.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Szewczyk, A./Trojca, W./Kolacha, Z.
Title
Essex Class Carriers in WW2
Details
English text, 465 photos, colour profile illustrations of aircraft and the ships, 175 sketches, approx. 400 3D views, 95 colour maps, fold-out plans as supplements, large format. 552 pages + map booklet (72 pages).
State
new
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