Innovation in carrier aviation
By: Thomas C. Hone, Norman Friedman, and Mark D. Mandeles
Contributors: Friedman, Norman, 1946-; Mandeles, Mark David, 1950-; Naval War College (U.S.). Press; Naval War College (U.S.). Center for Naval Warfare Studies
Series: Newport paper -- 37; Newport paper -- no. 37.
Publisher: Naval War College Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Newport, R.I
Language: eng
Number of pages: 221
ISBN-13: 9781884733857
Subjects: Naval aviation; Technological innovations; Aircraft carriers; Technology transfer
Description: This study is about innovations in carrier aviation and the spread of those innovations from one navy to the navy of a close ally. The innovations are the angled flight deck; the steam catapult; and the mirror and lighted landing aid that enabled pilots to land jet aircraft on a carrier's short and narrow flight deck.
Notes: "August 2011."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-195).

Also available online on the Internet.
Table of contents: title: BuAer before World War II; title: BuAer in World War II; title: The potential of the big bomber; title: Royal Navy wartime experience and analysis; title: Adopting jet engines; title: British and American prospects after the war; title: The flexdeck; title: Catapults : choosing an option under pressure; title: Analysis.