Fleet Air Arm: British Carrier Aviation 1939–1945 – Ron Mackay – Squadron/Signal
Product Description
Explore the history of Britain's naval aviation during World War II with Fleet Air Arm: British Carrier Aviation 1939–1945 by Ron Mackay. Published by Squadron/Signal Publications as part of its respected military aviation reference series, this book provides an excellent overview of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm from the outbreak of World War II through victory in 1945.
Packed with historical photographs, illustrations, color artwork, and informative text, the book examines the aircraft, carriers, operations, and personnel that helped secure Allied victory at sea. Aircraft such as the Fairey Swordfish, Fairey Fulmar, Supermarine Seafire, Grumman Martlet (Wildcat), Barracuda, and Firefly are covered along with their operational history.
This title is an excellent addition to the library of aviation historians, military enthusiasts, and scale modelers looking for accurate reference material.
Features
Squadron/Signal Publications
No. 6085
Written by Ron Mackay
Softcover
Illustrated throughout
Historic wartime photographs
Color profile artwork
Aircraft camouflage and markings
Carrier operations
Fleet Air Arm history from 1939–1945
Excellent modeling reference
Contents
Origins of the Fleet Air Arm
Aircraft development
Royal Navy aircraft carriers
Mediterranean operations
Atlantic convoy protection
Arctic Convoys
Pacific Fleet operations
Aircraft camouflage and markings
Squadron histories
Historic photographs and artwork
Why Modelers Like This Book
This Squadron/Signal reference is valued for:
Excellent photographic coverage
Useful camouflage references
Clear aircraft identification
Concise historical summaries
Helpful detail photographs
Great companion for WWII Fleet Air Arm aircraft models
It is especially useful when building models from Airfix, Eduard, Tamiya, Special Hobby, Sword, and other manufacturers featuring Fleet Air Arm subjects.
Condition
Pre-owned
Complete
Clean pages
Tight binding
Cover shows light shelf wear consistent with age
Please review photographs for the exact condition of the book.
Perfect For
WWII aviation enthusiasts
Fleet Air Arm historians
Scale aircraft modelers
Military history collectors
Squadron/Signal book collectors
Reference libraries
Shipping
The book will be carefully packaged in a rigid cardboard mailer or box to protect the corners and cover during shipment.
