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Book SynopsisThe modern aircraft carrier is without doubt one of the most exciting and hazardous operating environments in the field of warfare. The flattop' is a symbol of global military power without parallel, and it remains a capability beyond reach of all but the most well equipped navies. With the detail, precision and accuracy expected of Harpia Publishing, this latest volume provides a force report of the various air components and associated vessels fielded by those select nations that field fixed-wing-capable aircraft carriers. While the United States maintains a carrier fleet the size of which is almost incomparable to that of its rivals, the coverage of this book also extends to the smaller nations that only possess a single carrier: Brazil, France, Russia and Spain. Meanwhile, full coverage is given over to the navies that are in the process of expanding their burgeoning carrier aviation capabilities, through the introduction of new, indigenously designed carriers and aircraft, namel
Trade ReviewCarrier Aviation in the 21st Century is a good read, providing an excellent introduction to contemporary naval aviation for the casual reader, and much worthwhile reference material to the professional or academic: this reviewer found the book a valuable source of background information during a recent project...would be a worthy addition to bookshelves. * Naval Review *
The book has multiple razor sharp pictures of the carriers and planes that are stationed on it...Another great book of Harpia Publishing in their magnificent series of editions. 5 stars. * Aviationbookreviews.com *
This mighty tome examines all aspects of carrier aviation…a well-balanced volume, with plenty of high-quality colour photos. * Airfix Model World *
All in all another outstanding body of work which only goes to reinforce Harpia’s reputation for producing first class products. * Aviation Enthusiast Book Club - Simon Jakubowski *
