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This is the story of British naval flying from aircraft carriers, from its conception in World War One to the present day. It includes the types of aircraft and the men who flew them, the carriers and the evolution of their designs, the theatres of war in which they served and their notable achievements and tragedies. It traces navy flying from the early days of the biplane, through the rapid developments during World War Two to the post-war introduction of jet-powered flight. The British inventions of the angled flight deck and later vertical landing jets revolutionised sea warfare and allowed the carrier to play a vital part in many recent land wars when naval aircraft flew in support of Allied land forces. Although the British carriers have always been smaller than their American counterparts, the Royal Navy and its aircraft have always been in the van of the development of ships and aircraft. This is the proud history of British Naval flying and ships such as HMS Eagle, HMS Hermes, HMS Glorious, HMS Ark Royal and many more.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
On 10 December 1941, Force Z comprising the brand new Battleship HMS Prince of Wales and Battlecruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese Aircraft west of Malaysia. Despite having full knowledge of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour just three days earlier, Admiral Sir Tom Phillips, who believed in the power of "big" guns at sea, decided to press on with his mission after hearing that his aircraft carrier had been dry-docked for repairs. Never again would any naval officer make such a mistake and the days of the Battleship were now numbered in favour of the Carrier.
At the beginning of WW2 only four nations had Aircraft Carriers in their navies. In addition to Japan, USA and Great Britain, France had a single vessel which remained interned in a neutral port throughout the war. It is a curious fact that Germany had no Carriers at all.
This book is a complete history of the Fleet Air Arm - that branch of the Royal Navy which flies aircraft from her largest ships. It is an interesting, often engaging, read by an author who has thoroughly and meticulously researched his subject. It is, therefore, a book about the early days, the evolution, the squadrons, the aircraft, many of the pilots and, of course the ships and the many improvements along the way.
I particularly liked the story of HMS Victorious which, in 1950, entered Portsmouth Dockyard for repairs. When she emerged she was virtually brand new. Her engines and boilers had been replaced and her island had been completely rebuilt in addition to having had all the latest modifications fitted and fully incorporated. Whilst the cost of this work is not revealed, we learn that it would have been cheaper to build a new vessel altogether.
Lavishly supported by an excellent and well chosen selection of black and white images of aircraft and ships throughout the work plus a further 32 first class colour images of aircraft found between pages 192 and 193, if I were to summarise this work in one word, it would have to be "thorough!"
My only criticisms are; I found the way in which the index is laid out hard to follow (I couldn't find what I was looking for - even though the subject was covered) and, at £25, I thought it a tad too expensive. On reflection, however, the potential buy might consider how often does one find a complete history of any subject at such a price.
Altogether a job well done and a very important addition to my own private library.
NM
At the beginning of WW2 only four nations had Aircraft Carriers in their navies. In addition to Japan, USA and Great Britain, France had a single vessel which remained interned in a neutral port throughout the war. It is a curious fact that Germany had no Carriers at all.
This book is a complete history of the Fleet Air Arm - that branch of the Royal Navy which flies aircraft from her largest ships. It is an interesting, often engaging, read by an author who has thoroughly and meticulously researched his subject. It is, therefore, a book about the early days, the evolution, the squadrons, the aircraft, many of the pilots and, of course the ships and the many improvements along the way.
I particularly liked the story of HMS Victorious which, in 1950, entered Portsmouth Dockyard for repairs. When she emerged she was virtually brand new. Her engines and boilers had been replaced and her island had been completely rebuilt in addition to having had all the latest modifications fitted and fully incorporated. Whilst the cost of this work is not revealed, we learn that it would have been cheaper to build a new vessel altogether.
Lavishly supported by an excellent and well chosen selection of black and white images of aircraft and ships throughout the work plus a further 32 first class colour images of aircraft found between pages 192 and 193, if I were to summarise this work in one word, it would have to be "thorough!"
My only criticisms are; I found the way in which the index is laid out hard to follow (I couldn't find what I was looking for - even though the subject was covered) and, at £25, I thought it a tad too expensive. On reflection, however, the potential buy might consider how often does one find a complete history of any subject at such a price.
Altogether a job well done and a very important addition to my own private library.
NM
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
As an ex member of the Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm, I found this book quite fascinating and very interesting. I didnt realise how many Aircraft Carriers there have been. Having served on a couple I was very interested in their individual histories and sometimes outrageous design features.
I am gald to have bought this book, its full of intense details of carrier history, some on a day to day basic. Great read, I will be reading it again. Well done the Author.
I am gald to have bought this book, its full of intense details of carrier history, some on a day to day basic. Great read, I will be reading it again. Well done the Author.
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The story of a Service within a Service.
7 Feb 2010
On 10 December 1941, Force Z comprising the brand new Battleship HMS Prince of Wales and Battlecruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese Aircraft west of Malaysia. Despite having full knowledge of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour just three days earlier, Admiral Sir Tom Phillips, who believed in the power of "big" guns at sea, decided to press on with his mission after hearing that his aircraft carrier had been dry-docked for repairs. Never again would any naval officer make such a mistake and the days of the Battleship were now numbered in favour of the Carrier.
At the beginning of WW2 only four nations had Aircraft Carriers in their navies. In addition to Japan, USA and Great Britain, France had a single vessel which remained interned in a neutral port throughout the war. It is a curious fact that Germany had no Carriers at all.
This book is a complete history of the Fleet Air Arm - that branch of the Royal Navy which flies aircraft from her largest ships. It is an interesting, often engaging, read by an author who has thoroughly and meticulously researched his subject. It is, therefore, a book about the early days, the evolution, the squadrons, the aircraft, many of the pilots and, of course the ships and the many improvements along the way.
I particularly liked the story of HMS Victorious which, in 1950, entered Portsmouth Dockyard for repairs. When she emerged she was virtually brand new. Her engines and boilers had been replaced and her island had been completely rebuilt in addition to having had all the latest modifications fitted and fully incorporated. Whilst the cost of this work is not revealed, we learn that it would have been cheaper to build a new vessel altogether.
Lavishly supported by an excellent and well chosen selection of black and white images of aircraft and ships throughout the work plus a further 32 first class colour images of aircraft found between pages 192 and 193, if I were to summarise this work in one word, it would have to be "thorough!"
My only criticisms are; I found the way in which the index is laid out hard to follow (I couldn't find what I was looking for - even though the subject was covered) and, at £25, I thought it a tad too expensive. On reflection, however, the potential buy might consider how often does one find a complete history of any subject at such a price.
Altogether a job well done and a very important addition to my own private library.
NM
At the beginning of WW2 only four nations had Aircraft Carriers in their navies. In addition to Japan, USA and Great Britain, France had a single vessel which remained interned in a neutral port throughout the war. It is a curious fact that Germany had no Carriers at all.
This book is a complete history of the Fleet Air Arm - that branch of the Royal Navy which flies aircraft from her largest ships. It is an interesting, often engaging, read by an author who has thoroughly and meticulously researched his subject. It is, therefore, a book about the early days, the evolution, the squadrons, the aircraft, many of the pilots and, of course the ships and the many improvements along the way.
I particularly liked the story of HMS Victorious which, in 1950, entered Portsmouth Dockyard for repairs. When she emerged she was virtually brand new. Her engines and boilers had been replaced and her island had been completely rebuilt in addition to having had all the latest modifications fitted and fully incorporated. Whilst the cost of this work is not revealed, we learn that it would have been cheaper to build a new vessel altogether.
Lavishly supported by an excellent and well chosen selection of black and white images of aircraft and ships throughout the work plus a further 32 first class colour images of aircraft found between pages 192 and 193, if I were to summarise this work in one word, it would have to be "thorough!"
My only criticisms are; I found the way in which the index is laid out hard to follow (I couldn't find what I was looking for - even though the subject was covered) and, at £25, I thought it a tad too expensive. On reflection, however, the potential buy might consider how often does one find a complete history of any subject at such a price.
Altogether a job well done and a very important addition to my own private library.
NM
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