Some good books about the carriers and the men operating it?

[JesperCFS2]

First of all, I'm new to this place. So, hello to ye' all :)

I have always been fascinated by aviation. And carrier aviation as been the subject for my greatest interest.

And I have read quite a lot of books about it. Mostly about the WWII and Vietnam era.

The latest books I have read on the subject are by Rear Admiral Paul T, Gillcrist (Ret): 'Feet Wet: Reflections of a Carrier Pilot', 'Vulture’s Row: Thirty Years in Naval Aviation', 'Crusader: Last of the gunfighters' and 'Tomcat!: The Grumman F-14 Story'

But these, and the others I have read, are all from the pilot's perspectives.

Now, people like 'The Air Boss', 'plane handlers', 'LSO' (A pilot, I know ;) ) and 'catapult officers' are mentioned. But their jobs are not described in details. (Except that, as I read somewhere: The Air Boss is God! ;) )

I wonder if any of you could recommend some good books about the carries and the men operating them?

Cheers

J

[herakles]

Welcome to the forum Jesper. There are several threads here relating to carriers including one made by Popeye that has some excellent hi-res pictures. Have a look in the US Ships forum.

[JesperCFS2]

Gi' Day herakles :)

Thanks for this. I'll keep an eye out for what Popeye has posted . .

Cheers

J

[austenjonesufg]

hello

yes some good books always help to do something right.

[battlestar]

G'Day All

Hi J.

The book you should be looking for to explain carrier operations inside and out is Tom Clancy's Carrier!

It is the one I recommend! Find it, enjoy!:D

Oh, Paul Gilchirst is great! 'Tomcat' it brilliant, but see if you can get 'Bye Bye Baby' on the Tomcat, it is a GREAT read, damn funny too!