World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Carriers : An Illustrated History of Aircraft Carriers, from Zeppelin and Seaplane Carriers to V/STOL and Nuclear-Powered Carriers by Bernard Ireland and Francis Crosby (2023, Hardcover)
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World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Carriers : An Illustrated History of Aircraft Carriers, from Zeppelin and Seaplane Carriers to V/Stol and Nuclear-powered Carriers, Hardcover by Ireland, Bernard; Crosby, Francis, ISBN 0754835715, ISBN-13 9780754835714, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A fascinating history of the aircraft carrier's development and a comprehensive visual directory of 200 of the world's aviation ships over nearly a century, newly updated and expanded.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAnness Publishing
ISBN-100754835715
ISBN-139780754835714
eBay Product ID (ePID)25061602301
Product Key Features
Book TitleWorld Encyclopedia of Aircraft Carriers : An Illustrated History of Aircraft Carriers, from Zeppelin and Seaplane Carriers to V/STOL and Nuclear-Powered Carriers
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicMilitary / Vehicles, Military / Aviation, Marine & Naval
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, History
AuthorBernard Ireland, Francis Crosby
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight48.9 Oz
Item Length11.4 in
Item Width8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal623.825503
SynopsisA complete illustrated history, from Zeppelins and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered warships, by Bernard Ireland with Francis Crosby This impressive, newly-updated encyclopedia is both a fascinating history of aircraft carrier development, and its increasingly important role in both naval and land-base warfare, and a well documented visual directory of more than 150 of the world's aviation ships spanning a period of almost 120 years. The book's coverage assumes an aircraft carrier is 'a ship whose primary function is to operate aircraft' and includes, at one end of the chronological scale kite balloon ships and airships, and at the other, the many types of modern warships that carry aircraft such as variable-geometry jets, V/STOL aircraft and helicopters. Each directory entry includes a specification panel detailing date of commission, displacement, dimensions, types of aircraft carried, armament, machinery, performance and complement. Illustrated throughout, the book provides a wealth of information for anyone interested in naval aviation history. About the Authors Bernard Ireland spent 30 years in ship research for the Admiralty in the Royal Navy Scientific Service. He is the author of over 25 specialist naval books. Francis Crosby is a well-respected author of military books and military advisor to the media industry., A fascinating history of the aircraft carrier's development and a comprehensive visual directory of 200 of the world's aviation ships over nearly a century, newly updated and expanded., An illustrated history of over 150 vessels from Zeppelins and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered warships, with more than 550 identification photographs. Examines the evolution of the aircraft carrier: the first flights from ships in World War I; developments during the inter-war years and World War II; and the carriers used in Suez, Vietnam, the Falklands, Syria and Iraq. Features the most important vessels in the world, from early ships such as the USS Langley, HMS Furious, the Japanese Navy Hosho and the Italian Navy Giuseppe Miraglia, to the modem carriers of today including USS Gerald R. Ford, HMS Prince of Wales, INS Vikrant, Spanish Navy Juan Carlos I and the PLA Navy Type 001 Liaoning, Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each carrier's country of origin, date of commissioning, displacement, dimensions, types of aircraft carried, armament, machinery and performance. Includes a glossary explaining key military terms and abbreviations.
LC Classification NumberV874
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