British Aircraft Carriers 1945-2010/Британские авианосцы 1945–2010

Издание на английском языке
The book examines the development and operational history of British aircraft carriers from the end of World War II to the modern era. It covers post-war fleet reductions, the transition to jet aircraft, major technological innovations such as angled flight decks, steam catapults, mirror landing systems and ski jumps, as well as the changing roles of carriers during the Cold War and later conflicts. The study describes key ships including Victorious, Eagle, Ark Royal, Hermes and the Invincible class, with particular attention to operations in Korea, Suez, NATO deployments and the Falklands War.

Contents
Introduction
Design and development
The post-war carrier force
Conversions and cancellations
Jet-age problems
V/STOL aircraft
The carrier's evolving role
Aircraft
Fleet Air Arm aircraft, 1945-2010
Carriers in action
Ship specifications
Wartime carriers
Post-war carriers
Further reading
Index