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Battleship and Cruiser Aircraft of the United States Navy 1910-1949
William T. Larkins
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Description for Battleship and Cruiser Aircraft of the United States Navy 1910-1949
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, over 400 b/w paragraphs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JWG; JWMV; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1600.
This thorough study of the history, development and service of floatplanes carried on battleships and cruisers documents a long neglected subject for the first time in over 400 photographs. From the 1920s through World War II, aircraft operating from catapults were used for spotting gunfire and scouting ahead of the fleet. Flying these planes was unique and the dramatic launching and recovery operations are covered by both photographs and text. Colors and markings are detailed and special attention has been paid to images showing catapult and ship details for both the ship and aircraft modeler. The assignment of all aircraft ... Read more
This thorough study of the history, development and service of floatplanes carried on battleships and cruisers documents a long neglected subject for the first time in over 400 photographs. From the 1920s through World War II, aircraft operating from catapults were used for spotting gunfire and scouting ahead of the fleet. Flying these planes was unique and the dramatic launching and recovery operations are covered by both photographs and text. Colors and markings are detailed and special attention has been paid to images showing catapult and ship details for both the ship and aircraft modeler. The assignment of all aircraft ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764300882
SKU
V9780764300882
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
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