An A-Z directory of all the major naval aircraft since 1945, including jet-engined fighters to strike aircraft, carrier-borne AEW aircraft, V/STOL aircraft and

Shows and describes the technical specifications and history of bombers, fighters, helicopters, antisubmarine aircraft, carriers, and cruisers currently in use

Descriptions of 60 of the world's most exciting warplanes, 120 action photos, 180 line drawings, and 34 color profiles.

This meticulously researched and illustrated book charts the complete history of naval aviation, from the pioneering days when biplanes were catapulted from con