The World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Carriers and Naval Aircraft: An Illustrated History of Aircraft Carriers and the Naval Aircraft That Launch from Th

by Francis Crosby and Bernard Ireland

Book Overview

This meticulously researched and illustrated book focuses on the evolution of aircraft carriers and naval aircraft. It features chronological histories and comprehensive directories of the world's most important aviation ships and aircraft, including the first ships to launch primitive aircraft; biplanes that were catapulted from converted destroyers; modern warships capable of carrying jets and helicopters; and state-of-the-art jets that are unique...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780194390
• ISBN13: 9781780194394
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Southwater Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 8.6"