British Aircraft Carriers 1939-45/Британские авианосцы 1939-945

Издание на английском языке
The book examines the development, design and combat history of British aircraft carriers during the Second World War. It covers the evolution of the Royal Navy’s carrier fleet from early conversions and interwar experiments to purpose-built ships such as Ark Royal and the armoured Illustrious class. The study describes their operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theatres, including the battles against Italy, the pursuit of Bismarck, Malta convoys and attacks on Japanese forces.

Contents
Introduction
The development of Britain's carrier fleet
The Carriers of the Great War
Interwar Developments
HMS/Vk Royal
The Illustrious and Implacable Classes
Light Fleet Carriers
Operations
Flight-Deck Operations
Service History 1939-45
Carrier Specifications
HMS Furious
HMS Argus
HMS Eagle
HMS Hermes
Courageous Class
HMS/Vk Royal
Illustrious Class
HMS Indomitable
Implacable Class
HMS Unicorn
Colossus Class
Bibliography
Index