Description: Further DetailsTitle: Complete Visual Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft of World Wars I and IiCondition: NewEAN: 9780754830566ISBN: 9780754830566Publisher: Lorenz BooksFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 11/13/2014Language: EnglishDescription: This title features a directory of over 70 aircraft with 330 identification photographs. It includes Shipborne fighters, bombers, flying boats and naval planes, including the Curtiss Helldiver, Mitsubishi Zero-Sen, Supermarine Seafire, Fairey Swordfish, Grumman F6F Hellcat, Mitsubishi Zero and Vought F4U Corsair. It examines the history and evolution of naval aircraft, from the first flights launched from ships and their pioneering role in World War I to the rise of naval airpower during World War II, with special reference to Pearl Harbor, the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway. Naval aircraft - planes that are able to launch from and land on ships - have played an ever-increasing role in wartime conflicts. This fully illustrated reference book charts the early history of naval aviation, from the pioneering days when biplanes were catapulted from converted destroyers through to the 'ace-making' aircraft of World War II. An A-Z directory of over 70 aircraft describes the main characteristics of each plane, with details about its country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance.The book provides enthusiasts with a fascinating portrayal of the naval aircraft of this significant period in history.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: HistoryTopic: Military History, Law & PoliticsAuthor: Crosby FrancisRelease Year: 2014 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Complete Visual Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft of World Wars I an
Title: Complete Visual Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft of World Wars I an
EAN: 9780754830566
ISBN: 9780754830566
Release Date: 11/13/2014
Release Year: 2014
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Book Title: Complete Visual Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft of World Wars I and II : Features a Directory of over 70 Aircraft with 330 Identification Photographs
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Military / World War II, Military / World War I, Africa / Central
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, History
Item Weight: 17.8 Oz
Item Length: 9.1 in
Author: Francis Crosby
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Hardcover
