The Fleet Air Arm

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by Keith Abnett
English | November 8, 2024 | ISBN: 1398498068 | 278 Pages | epub | 11,53 MB

This book uncovers many hidden facts and untold stories of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), shedding light on its remarkable history, much of which has not been widely published. It offers a concise yet vivid account of how the Royal Navy's Air Service (RNAS) evolved over the years, shaped by over a century of political manoeuvring and its long-standing rivalry with the Royal Air Force. Even today, the FAA continues to operate in the shadow of the RAF, as seen in the ongoing developments surrounding the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and the F-35B aircraft they now carry, frequent subjects in the media. Few know that the last serviceman to die in the Second World War was an FAA pilot, shot down over Japan at the very end of the Pacific conflict. While FAA victories such as Taranto and the Falklands are well known, it may surprise readers to learn that the FAA briefly flew Lancasters in 1946. And in the Gulf War, FAA Westland Lynx helicopters made history by virtually wiping out Iraq's navy using Sea Skua missiles, the first time seaborne helicopters achieved such a feat. This book also features the most comprehensive post-1945 timeline of the FAA, a reflection of the decline of Britain's maritime power over recent decades. Enriching the narrative are personal anecdotes from FAA personnel, highlighting their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice in the line of duty.
eBook Details:
Keith Abnett
278 Pages
7 - 8 Hours to read
93k Total words
Release Date: November 8, 2024
ISBN-13: 9781398498068
ISBN-10: 1398498068
Language: English
Format: epub
File Size: 11,53 MB

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