The World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Carriers and Naval Aircraft
Features 1100 Wartime and Modern Identification Photographs
Seiten
2015
Southwater (Verlag)
978-1-78019-439-4 (ISBN)
Southwater (Verlag)
978-1-78019-439-4 (ISBN)
Includes specialist directories of 300 international and historical craft, with full technical specifications.
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 for their vertical take-off ability. With more than 1100 magnificent photographs, this book provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about the world's greatest aircraft carriers and naval aircraft.
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 for their vertical take-off ability. With more than 1100 magnificent photographs, this book provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about the world's greatest aircraft carriers and naval aircraft.
About the Authors: Bernard Ireland spent his working life with the Royal Naval Scientific Service, and has written over 30 books on maritime technological and historical subjects. Francis Crosby led the marketing department at the Imperial War Museum's branch at Duxford, England, and has written extensively on the subject of historic aviation.
| Zusatzinfo | Over 1100 photographs |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 169 x 220 mm |
| Gewicht | 1262 g |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Luftfahrt / Raumfahrt |
| Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Militärfahrzeuge / -flugzeuge / -schiffe | |
| Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schiffe | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78019-439-0 / 1780194390 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78019-439-4 / 9781780194394 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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