The Illustrated Guide to Naval Aircraft - Couverture rigide

Crosby Francis

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1846813344 ISBN 13 : 9781846813344

Editeur : Hermes House, 2014

Synopsis

This is a complete history of shipborne fighters, bombers, helicopters and flying boats, including the Grumman Helicat, F-4 Phantom, Westland Lynx and Sikorsky Seahawk. It is a comprehensive A to Z directory of 130 of the major naval aircraft, with informative, expert text and over 670 photographs illustrating each type. It examines the history and evolution of naval aircraft from the first flights in 1910 and the rise of naval air power during WWII, through to 21st-century carrier operations. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each aircraft's name, country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance. This meticulously researched and illustrated book charts the complete history of naval aviation, from the pioneering days when biplanes were catapulted from converted destroyers through to the high-performance jets patrolling the world's seas today. In addition to the comprehensive A to Z listing of naval aircraft, the book also focuses on significant technological advances, including carrier evolution, aircraft technology and weaponry, as well as operations in which naval aviation have played significant part, for example Pearl Harbor, Korea and Vietnam. This superb book provides enthusiasts with key information about naval aviation.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Francis Crosby has had a deep interest in aviation since an early age. After qualifying and working as an archaeologist, in 1985 he joined the Imperial War MuseumÆs branch at Duxford, England, acknowledged as one of the world's leading sites for aviation enthusiasts. Having held research and exhibition posts at the museum, he led Duxford's Marketing Department for many years. He then established a marketing and business development consultancy, and works with visitor attractions as well as heritage and cultural organizations around the world. He has written extensively on historic aviation and has acted as a consultant for the media and the publishing industry. His published works include: Fighter Aircraft; Bombers; The World Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft; The World Encyclopedia of Military Helicopters (all Lorenz Books); Images of War: D-Day; and Images of War: The Luftwaffe in World War II (both Pen and Sword).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hermes House
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846813344
• ISBN 13: 9781846813344
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible