Cold War Fleet: Ships of the Royal Navy 1966-91 A Photographic Album

Cold War Fleet is a collection of photographs of Royal Navy vessels from 1966 to 1991, including unique images of minesweepers and aerial photographs of the Falklands conflict. Created by two acclaimed naval photographers, it is a valuable resource for naval history enthusiasts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Cold War Fleet is a captivating collection of photographs that showcases a remarkable era in Royal Navy history, spanning from 1966 to 1991. Each image is meticulously reproduced to exceptional standards, accompanied by detailed captions that provide insight into the context and significance of each vessel. Within this remarkable compilation, there are numerous photographs that are entirely unique and have never been published before, including captivating images of minesweepers HMS Wilton and HMS Bossington during Operation Rheostat in 1974. The book also features a diverse array of ships that played pivotal roles in the Falklands conflict, as well as a substantial collection of aerial photographs that offer a bird's-eye view of the Royal Navy's Cold War fleet. Crafted by two of the most renowned naval photographers in the world, Cold War Fleet serves as a captivating window into the Royal Navy of the Cold War era. It showcases a fleet meticulously designed to safeguard Britain and other NATO countries from potential Soviet attacks. This comprehensive resource encompasses a wide range of ships, from formidable aircraft carriers and destroyers to auxiliary vessels, making it an invaluable treasure for enthusiasts of naval history.

Weight: 1836g
Dimension: 304 x 240 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472833716