Fleet Air Arm Boys: Volume Two: Strike, Anti-Submarine, Early Warning and Support Aircraft since 1945 True Tales from Royal Navy Men and Women Air and Ground Crew

The Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm has been airborne power projection since World War 2, using strike aircraft to respond to trouble spots globally. With the advent of new aircraft carriers, fixed-wing carrier aviation has been restored, and the lessons of the past are remembered in this second volume. The book covers every fixed-wing aircraft type flown from carriers, including Scimitars, Hunters, Buccaneers, and Skyraiders, and includes involvement in operations such as Suez, the Beira Patrol, the Falklands, Belize, Bosnia, and elsewhere. The esprit de corps and ability to find release through laughter shine through.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2021
Publisher: Grub Street Publishing

Since the conclusion of World War II, the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm has played a pivotal role in projecting airborne power globally, swiftly responding to trouble spots and safeguarding the interests of the United Kingdom and its partner nations. The primary weapons in this response were strike aircraft, which took the offensive against aggressors. While fixed-wing carrier aviation was not a part of the Fleet Air Arm from 2010 to 2020, with the introduction of the Navy's two new aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, that capability has been restored. This renewed emphasis has brought back the flying of high-performance aircraft from carriers, as well as the revitalization of the skills and courage required to navigate the challenges of extreme weather and air operations in a high-risk environment.

However, the lessons of the past remain etched in our memories, and this second volume of "Flying from Carriers" delves into the true stories of the past 76 years, encompassing the diverse range of fixed-wing aircraft types flown from carriers in strike, anti-submarine warfare, and airborne early warning roles. From the iconic Scimitars to the versatile Hunters, Buccaneers to Skyraiders, and numerous other aircraft, this volume covers a comprehensive fleet of land-based aircraft as well.

Similar to the first volume, this second installment includes involvement in significant operations such as Suez, the Beira Patrol, the Falklands, Belize, Bosnia, and other missions. Despite the intensity and occasional tragedies of these operations, the indomitable spirit of camaraderie and the ability to find solace through laughter continue to shine through the narratives of the men and women who have served.

The words of these individuals, who have selflessly contributed to the Fleet Air Arm's history, provide a profound insight into the experiences and sacrifices of those who have flown from carriers. Their stories serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and the unwavering commitment of its personnel to protect and serve their nation.

Weight: 954g
Dimension: 166 x 242 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911667179