The Fleet Air Arm: an Illustrated History by Alan Key

The Fleet Air Arm: an Illustrated History by Alan Key

This book charts the history of the development and actions of the Royal Navy’s flying branch, beginning with the use of balloons to the currently proposed aircraft and ships of tomorrow. During its history, The Fleet Air Arm has been instrumental in developing a good number of aviation warfare techniques, weapons and systems – strategic bombing, torpedo and depth charge weapons, aerial photography, pathfinder and anti-submarine warfare methods to name just a few. It has also led the world in developing naval aviation practices, equipment and techniques and taken the lead in carrier and small ships’flight operations. It has developed the most fundamental pre-requisites of the modern aircraft carrier; angled deck, catapults, arrester wires and the ski-ramp, plus helicopter operations in the ASW role, SAR, amphibious assault role and as an astragal weapon for frigates and destroyers. The Fleet Air Arm has had some turbulent times and some truly magnificent times. It has produced some brilliant and brave aviators and some equally brilliant engineers, but its future now appears uncertain with the policy of Joint forces. The book is written as a tribute to the service and all who have made it what it is today– one of the finest military forces in the world.

.. one of the most comprehensive guides to British Naval Aviation ever produced and is highly recommended. * Model Aircraft Monthly *
This book traces the complete history of the Royal Naval Air Service... a useful addition to any modellers library... * Air Modeller *

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ISBN 13	9781902236100
ISBN 10	1902236106
Title	The Fleet Air Arm: an Illustrated History
Author	Alan Key
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	SCOVAL Publishing Ltd
Year published	2008-04-15
Number of pages	236
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.