Item #1982 Wings for the Navy A History of the Naval Aircraft Factory, 1917 -1956. William F. TRIMBLE.

Wings for the Navy A History of the Naval Aircraft Factory, 1917 -1956

Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1990. Octavo, black cloth, xviii, 414 pp., illustrated. A fine copy in dust jacket. First edition.

NAF's unique history as the only government owned and - operated aircraft production facility in the country, calling attention to both the factory's remarkable achievements and its occasional mistakes. An account of the development of long-range flying boats for World War I, catapults and arresting gear between the wars, and pilotless aircraft and guided missiles during and after World War II. Item #1982

Price (AUD): $65.00

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