Table of Contents

Introduction /Design and Development of Seaplane Carriers /The Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carriers /Operational History /Conclusion /Bibliography /Index

Promotional Information

A highly illustrated history exploring the world's first aircraft carriers and their exploits in World War I, bound to appeal to enthusiasts of naval warfare and early aviation, as well as those interested in the Great War.

About the Author

Mark Lardas holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but spent his early career at the Johnson Space Center doing Space Shuttle structural analysis, and space navigation. An amateur historian and a long-time ship modeler, Mark Lardas is currently working in League City, Texas. He has written extensively about modeling as well as naval, maritime, and military history. Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul’s art has illustrated the works of Patrick O’Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in many corporate and private collections all over the world. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey.

Reviews

". . . even the experienced aviation enthusiast may find interesting perspectives here." --Warship International