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Elite 165: The British Fleet Air Arm in World War II (Elite)
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Product Description
This is a concise history of the Royal Navy's air arm during World War II, from their Arctic convoys, to the battle of Malta, and the last raids on Japan. Amazingly, the Admiralty only had 406 operational pilots and eight carriers when war broke out, but a mere six years later there were over 3,000 operational pilots and 53 aircraft carriers patrolling the seas in every theatre of the war. This book charts the rapid evolution of the Fleet Air Arm during the war as air power took over at the cutting edge of naval warfare. Mark Barber's account is highly illustrated with photographs and specially commissioned full-colour artwork and offers an overview of the British Fleet Air Arm, from recruitment and training through to combat accounts. Discover some of the most dramatic actions of the war as Royal Navy aces battled against the Axis forces - scoring both the first and last kills of the war.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #137737 in Books
- Published on: 2008-06-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 64 pages
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About the Author
Lieutenant Mark Barber RN is a pilot based at RNAS Culdrose. His dissertation on the Fleet Air Arm in the Mediterranean in World War II was named as the best in the year at the Royal Navy academy, Dartmouth. He was named Best Aircrew Officer upon graduation of his class. His unlimited access to Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm museum records and photos, has resulted in a book that is a worthy addition to the annals of British naval aviation.
Customer Reviews
Fleet Air Arm brief history WW11
Elite 165: The British Fleet Air Arm in World War II (Elite) (Elite)
A very good brief history of the FAA activity in WW11 for first time readers. The facts on the sinking of the Bismarck are incorrect, I have notified the publishers.
Very good illustrations. Once read if interested in learning more then suggest you read one of David Wragg books.
FAA in WW2
I was really pleased with this when I read it. Thought it would be quite a dry subject area but it really isn't. The author has done well to write it in an engaging style. Very impressed.
