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HMS HERMES 1923 & 1959

by Neil McCart

Published by Fan Publications. 1st. 2001

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The comprehensive histories of the two aircraft carriers named Hermes. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. 135 photos, 7 in colour. Pictorial endpapers.

Minimsl shelf bumping to spine. A super copy.

ISBN: 1901225054
Stock no. 1329859

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Contents

  • Foreword by Rear-Admiral K.A. Snow CB
  • Part One: HMS Hermes 1923-1942
  • Chapter One A Royal Review And The Mediterranean Fleet, July 1917 - June 1925
  • Chapter Two The China Station, June 1925 - October 1930
  • Chapter Three Return To China And A Royal Review, October 1930 - June 1937
  • Chapter Four Tragedy In The East, June 1938 - April 1942
  • Part Two: HMS Hermes & INS Viraat 1959-2001
  • Chapter Five A Slow And Uncertain Start, July 1943 - November 1959
  • Chapter Six The First Commission, November 1959 - September 1961
  • Chapter Seven The Second Commission, April 1962 - March 1964
  • Chapter Eight The Third Commission, February 1966 - February 1968
  • Chapter Nine The Fourth Commission, March 1968 - June 1970
  • Chapter Ten The Commando Carrier, July 1970 - April 1976
  • Chapter Eleven A Return To The Fixed-Wing Role, May 1976 - March 1980
  • Chapter Twelve Western Atlantic And War In The South Atlantic, April 1980 - April 1984
  • Chapter Thirteen In Reserve And INS Viraat, May 1984 - August 2001
  • Appendix One Principal Particulars HMS Hermes 1923
  • Appendix Two Principal Particulars HMS Hermes 1959
  • Appendix Three Commanding Officers
  • Appendix Four Former Ships
  • Appendix Five Battle Honours
  • Acknowledgements

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