The Air Branch of the Royal Navy that was to carve its name into maritime history as the Fleet Air Arm faced an orphan existence up to 1937 when the Admiralty, having handed over control in 1918 to the RAF, resumed charge of its aviators. The Force was poorly equipped and dangerously short of qualified personnel with which to effectively challenge its Axis adversaries, and suffered accordingly in the initial stages of World War II. The provision of superior carrier aircraft designs (primarily from the U.S. Grumman and Chance-Vought companies), and a similar whole-sale expansion in Fleet and Escort carriers (most of the latter supplied from American shipyards), as well as the personnel with which to operate the warships and aircraft ensured that by 1943 the Fleet Air Arm was an all-round, efficient Force capable of independent combat operations in all the major War Zones right up to VJ-Day.
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This is another one of Schiffer's generally impressive detailed histories, in this case covering Great Britain's Fleet Air Arm. The book is both hefty in weight and price, but has a quality binding that will stand up to years of use. In 13 chapters, Mr. Mackay covers Fleet Air Arm history in what is basically a chronological account. Though the text is pretty dry and linear, the book covers such topics as FAA involvement with Malta, the Arctic convoys, attacking the Tirpitz, and the British Pacific Fleet with wonderful detail, and the book is profusely illustrated with great photographs, some of which will not have been seen in frequent publication. Although the book does have some color aircraft profiles in the back of the text, the color duplication is uncertain with for instance muddy earth tones. Readers looking for a less expensive account with more color profiles will seek Squadron Signal Publications Fleet Air Arm, also by Ron Mackay.
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A great history book,
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I really like Schiffer's books and this one follows the rule delivering a good book at a reasonable price. This is a history book with a lot of photos and a good deal of information. It is rather narrative so do not expect to find color profiles and technical tables regarding aircraft and equipment. It is an excellent purchase for those interested on WWII history.
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