The Illustrated Guide to Aircraft Carriers of the World

The Illustrated Guide to Aircraft Carriers of the World
Author: Bernard Ireland
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-02-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781780192178

A guide to aircraft carriers, from zeppelin and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered carriers. It examines the evolution of the aircraft carrier, from the first flights from ships in World War I, developments during the inter-war years and World War II battles such as Pearl Harbor, through to modern carriers used in the Falklands.

Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft Carriers
Author: Michael E. Haskew
Publisher: Zenith Press
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0760348146

"An illustrated history of the aircraft carrier, from World War I through World War II, the Cold War, and today"--

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Aircraft Carriers

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Aircraft Carriers
Author: C. A. Mobley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781592570942

Offers a guide to modern nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and discusses the history of aircraft carriers from their development during World War I and their role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, to their present-day status as the front line of American defense.

Aircraft Carriers of the World, 1914 to the Present

Aircraft Carriers of the World, 1914 to the Present
Author: Roger Chesneau
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1984
Genre: History
ISBN:

This book represents an attempt to catalog all the aircraft carriers that have seen service in the world's navies, together with the designs that, while not realized, have had a significant influence on the technical evolution of the type or on the design of subsequent vessels within a particular navy.

The Illustrated Guide to Aircraft Carriers of the World

The Illustrated Guide to Aircraft Carriers of the World
Author: Bernard Ireland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007
Genre: Aircraft carriers
ISBN: 9780760789124

A history and directory of aircraft carriers, from zeppelin and seaplane carriers to V/Stol and nuclear-powered carriers and features over 170 aircraft carriers with 500 identification photographs.

U.S. Aircraft Carriers

U.S. Aircraft Carriers
Author: Norman Friedman
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Total Pages: 448
Release: 1983
Genre: History
ISBN:

This companion volume to Friedman's U.S. Destroyers assembles material on the history of the American aircraft carrier from the Langley of 1922 to the controversial nuclear-powered giants. Includes numerous black-and-white photographs and excellent ship plans. ISBN 0-87021-739-9 : $44.95.