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Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation (Bluejacket Books)
William F. Trimble
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paperback. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499.
`A fascinating look at the father of naval avaiation’ - Library Journal This is a detailed portrait of the man who took on the challenge of forming an aeronautical bureau within the US Navy in 1921 and then nurtured the early development of naval aviation. Describing Admiral Moffett as one of the first high-ranking naval officers to appreciate the importance of the airplane and its potential impact on the fleet, Trimble contends that the admiral’s strong background as a surface officer gave him an unmatched credibility and trust with his superiors. Trimble is equally candid about the admiral’s ... Read more
`A fascinating look at the father of naval avaiation’ - Library Journal This is a detailed portrait of the man who took on the challenge of forming an aeronautical bureau within the US Navy in 1921 and then nurtured the early development of naval aviation. Describing Admiral Moffett as one of the first high-ranking naval officers to appreciate the importance of the airplane and its potential impact on the fleet, Trimble contends that the admiral’s strong background as a surface officer gave him an unmatched credibility and trust with his superiors. Trimble is equally candid about the admiral’s ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Naval Institute Press United States
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Annopolis, United States
ISBN
9781591148807
SKU
V9781591148807
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About William F. Trimble
A professor of history at Auburn University in Alabama, William F. Trimble received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Professor Trimble's book, Attack from the Sea: A History of the U.S. Navy's Seaplane Striking Force, was published by the Naval Institute Press in 2005. His book, Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation, was ... Read more
Reviews for Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation (Bluejacket Books)
A fascinating look at the father of naval aviation."
Library Journal "Superior naval history."
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Library Journal "Superior naval history."
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