Carrier Air Group Commanders: The Men and Their Machines (Schiffer Military History)
Language: English
Published by Schiffer Military History, 2000
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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Carrier Air Group Commanders: The Men and Their Machines explores the leadership, aircraft, and operational history of U.S. Navy carrier air group commanders from World War II through the jet age. Written by Robert L. Lawson and published by Schiffer, this illustrated hardcover pairs detailed service histories with photographs of the aircraft flown, offering context on naval aviation strategy, command responsibility, and technological evolution. A well-researched reference for military aviation historians, naval enthusiasts, and collectors of U.S. Navy history.
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- Title
- Carrier Air Group Commanders: The Men and Their Machines (Schiffer Military History)
- Author
- Lawson, Robert
- Publisher
- Schiffer Military History
- Publication year
- 2000
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0764310356
- ISBN 13
- 9780764310355
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 4 pounds
- Dimensions
- 2.41 centimeters width by 22.02 centimeters height by 28.42 centimeters depth
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