An A to Z directory of all the major naval aircraft of the world, from shipborne fighters and bombers to helicopters and flying boats. Features a directory of over 130 aircraft with 670 identification photographs. Special reference to the Doolittle Raid, Pearl Harbour, the Battle of Midway, aircraft-carrying submarines, Korea, Vietnam, the Falkland Islands, Iraq, and aircraft of the future. Includes the best-known World War planes such as the Fairey Swordfish, Heinkel He 115 and Supermarine Spitfire, ultra-modern jets such as the Dassault Super Etendard, Grumman F-14 Tomcat and MiG-29K, and naval helicopters such as the Kaman Seasprite, Sikorsky S-51 Dragonfly and Westland Whirlwind. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each aircraft's name, country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance. Includes fascinating quotes from military leaders, plus a technical glossary explaining key aviation terms and abbreviations.