Battleship and Cruiser Aircraft of the United States Navy 1910-1949 CRJUD [/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]243 color photos

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Battleship and Cruiser Aircraft of the United States Navy 1910-1949 CRJUD [/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]243 color photosThorough look at the 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