In 1922 the US Navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. This was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor including three large Yorktown class. To take the offensive against the Japanese Navy, the American Congress funded by far the largest carrier building programme in history based on the Essex class, a larger version of the pre-war Yorktown vessels. Of the twenty-six ordered, fourteen were commissioned in time to see Second World War service. These were joined by... [Read More]
This fully illustrated series offers detailed descriptions of the evolution of all classes of the principle U.S. combatant types, as well as plans, profiles, and numerous detailed photographs.
Dominating the seas during World War II, the US aircraft carrier played a crucial role in every major naval combat of the war. Development of the Essex class began in 1941, and was the largest class of carrier ever built. During the Pacific War it formed the backbone of any fighting force and became renowned for its mighty 'Sunday Punch' - the impressive offensive power of 36 fighter planes, 36 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes.The Independence class was a lighter and faster carrier, built after Pearl Harbor, to bring more ships into action as quickly as possible. Alongside the Essex class t... [Read More]
This book recounts the history of aircraft carriers and contains black and white photos and illustrations of the carriers Langley, Lexington, Ranger, Yorktown and Wasp. The book also contains a brief summary of the airplanes used on the carriers and aircraft performance in combat.
Strategy and reality collide in Peter Fey’s gripping history of aircraft carrier USS Oriskany’s three deployments to Vietnam with Carrier Air Wing 16 (CVW-16). Its tours coincided with the most dangerous phases of Operation Rolling Thunder, the ill-fated bombing campaign against North Vietnam, and accounted for a quarter of all the naval aircraft lost during Rolling Thunder—the highest loss rate of any carrier air wing during Vietnam. The Johnson administration’s policy of gradually applied force meant that Oriskany arrived on station just as previous restrictions were lifted and bombi... [Read More]
On 9 May 1912 the first airplane take-off from a ship was made from the deck of the HMS Hibernia. In July 1918, seven Sopwith Camels launched from the converted battlecruiser HMS Furious damaged the German airbase at Tønder and destroyed two zeppelins. The age of the carrier was born. In the interwar years the Lexington, Akagi and Courageous class carriers were developed, but it was only during World War II that the aircraft carrier finally came into its own. Fleet carriers carrying 30–40 aircraft allowed the Japanese and US navies to project air power across the vast Pacific Ocean, with th... [Read More]
This kit includes aircraft that have flown off US Navy Aircraft Carriers for the last few decades. These aircraft can be combined with 1/350 scale Aircraft Carrier models to make those models far more authentic.
“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that represented the last hope of a staggering empire. All that stood between it and Douglas MacArthur’ s vulnerable invasion force were the Roberts and the other small ships of a tiny American floti... [Read More]
The nuclear-powered Enterprise is the first aircraft carrier of its kind and counts among the largest vessels ever built. The gigantic aircraft was put into service on 25.11.1961. Eight water-cooled reactors generate a total power output of 300,000 HP with which the vessels achieves an average speed of 35 knots. She displaces 75,700 tons. The aircraft deck measures 76.8 m in width. On average there are 414 officers and 4260 crew on board. Since her nuclear power system makes the Enterprise independent of external supplies, it was possible to provide large fuel depots for the ship's aircraft. T... [Read More]
Prepare for battle in your play area when you buy this realistic Military Mission toy set for the little soldier in your family. This set includes a hyper realistic Aircraft Carrier and 4 Die-Cast Military
Description:Product type: electric ship toyApplicable age: 3+Applicable gender: unisexModel: aircraft carrierMaterial: plasticControl mode: electricProduct size: 24*8*9 cmBattery: 2*AA battery (not included)Package: window boxPackage size: 28.5*9*14 cmPackage include: 1*electric ship toyDear customer,please contact us first when
Description:Product type: electric ship toyApplicable age: 3+Applicable gender: unisexModel: aircraft carrierMaterial: plasticControl mode: electricProduct size: 24*8*9 cmBattery: 2*AA battery (not included)Package: window boxPackage size: 28.5*9*14 cmPackage include: 1*electric ship toyDear customer,please contact us first when
Children will love this durable plastic aircraft carrier playset that has three realistic sounds and comes with six diecast metal airplanes and helicopters. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
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