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Aircraft Carriers of the World: An illustrated guide to more than 140 ships, with 400 identification photographs and illustrations. From early kite ... that carry variable-geometry jets, V/STOL

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MR. BERNARD IRELAND wrote several books on WARSHIPS and the AIRCRAFT
CARRIERS is one of them. It is a very interesting and comprehensive book
on history, construction, classes, design and fuctions etc. on various
countries' AIRCRAFT CARRIERS. It is a good introductory book for young
people in expanding knowledge on topics such as:AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.

It has a very complete list on informations of muti-nationals Aircraft
carriers. However, the information is far from update as comparing to
professional publications supplied by USNI PRESS.

So, for the real enthusiasts on AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, Mr.BERNARD IRELAND's
book is quite disappointing!! Particularly, IRELAND's book focused very
specifically on BRITISH AIRCRAFT CARRIERS or INDIA AIRCRAFT CARRIERS supplied by ROYAL NAVY such
as the HMS"HERMES", HMS"INVINCIBLE" etc.

Of course, THE BRITISH ROYAL NAVY is renowned on WORLD SEA WARFARES since LORD H. NELSON defeated THE FRENCH/SPANISH NAVY in TRAFALGAR in world
history. The detail history for the interested can check NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS.

HOWEVER, for AIRCRAFT CARRIERS BOOK doesn't seem to be complete if you
do not complete the RUSSIAN & AMERICAN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS in more detail. No doubt, MR.BERNARD IRELAND is a NAVAL SCHOLAR, a very PATRIOTIC BRITISH ROYAL NAVAL EXPERT to be exact. So, it is not surprising for MR. BERNARD
IRELAND to emphasize more on his beloved country's BRITISH ROYAL NAVY.
I admire MR.BERNARD IRELAND's PATRIOTISM!!

I have strong conviction that Mr.IRELAND's book serves as a good reference for
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT's interests in AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, which are
very important PEACE-KEEPING WARSHIP in MODERN DAYS.

For the very serious readers, I recommend Dr.NORMAN FRIEDMAN & DR.NORMAN
POLMAR BOOKS from UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS.

I would like to share with you more if you don't mind my humble opinions,
until then I remain your friend from HONG KONG,CHINA.

Thank you AMAZON.com for your GREAT SERVICE!!

BEST REGARDS,

STEPHEN M. YUNG,
HONG KONG,CHINA.
TEL:(852) 97541382 Email:steveyung8@yahoo.com.hk

This book has great information about Aircraft Carriers throughout history.
Would recommend it if that's what you're looking for.