- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd; New edition edition (20 May 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750925043
- ISBN-13: 978-0750925044
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 19.5 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #72 in Books > History > Maritime History > Battleships
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The aircraft carrier HMS "Ark Royal", launched in 1950, was the most famous Royal Navy warship of the post-war era. Drawing on first-hand accounts from officers and crew members, this book recounts the story of the Ark Royal, from the laying down of her keel in 1943 and her first commission in 1955, through to her decommissioning in 1979 and her scrapping in 1980. The carrier played a crucial role in the development of Royal Naval fixed-wing aviation and pioneered the concept of carrier-borne VSTOL aircraft. It saw extensive service during the 1960s and 70s, a time which witnessed many significant changes in Navy life and the way in which seapower was used as a means of projecting national influence worldwide. To bring the story of the "Ark" alive, painting a picture of life on board a class of Royal navy warship that has gone forever, the author uses interviews and first-hand accounts from former officers and crew, ranging from admirals, captains and ship's company, to aircrew of the embarked Fleet Air Arm squadrons and the shipyard workers who built the "Ark".
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Having served on board HMS Ark Royal during her 3rd Commission, this book brings back many good memories for me. But this book covers her whole life from being laid down in 1941 to 1980 when she went for scrap. A perfect biography of Britain's Greatest Warship. An excellent read for anyone who had the privilege to serve on her and anyone with an interest in Britain's maritime history. Richard Johnson - Bryden has done the Ark proud.
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