HMS VICTORIOUS 1937-1969
Written by Neil McCart
Published by Fan Publications
in 1998
ISBN: 1901225011
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HMS VICTORIOUS 1937-1969
Written by Neil McCart.
Stock no. 1829735
1st.
1998.
Hardback.
Large format.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The story of the Royal Navy's most remarkable aircraft carrier from the laying of the first keelplates in 1937 to her decommissioning in 1967 and her departure to the breaker's yard in 1969. Each year of her operational service is covered together with memories from ex members of the ships company. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 1901225011. A lovely copy!
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HMS VICTORIOUS 1937-1969
Written by Neil McCart.
Stock no. 1322321
1st.
1998.
Hardback.
Large format.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The story of the Royal Navy's most remarkable aircraft carrier from the laying of the first keelplates in 1937 to her decommissioning in 1967 and her departure to the breaker's yard in 1969. Each year of her operational service is covered together with memories from ex members of the ships company. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 1901225011. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is slightly edge rubbed.
Front cover
Contents
- Foreword by Vice-Admiral Sir Ian McIntosh KBE DSO DSC
- Chapter One Europe Prepares For War
- Chapter Two Action With The Bismarck
- Chapter Three Northern Waters
- Chapter Four 'Operation Pedestal'
- Chapter Five 'Operation Torch' and the Pacific
- Chapter Six 'Operation Tungsten' and Tirpitz
- Chapter Seven East Of Suez
- Chapter Eight The 'Meridian' Operations
- Chapter Nine Return to the Pacific
- Chapter Ten Troopin' And Training
- Chapter Eleven Almost A New Ship
- Chapter Twelve Crisis In The Persian Gulf
- Chapter Thirteen Two Commissions In The Far East
- Chapter Fourteen The Final Commission
- Chapter Fifteen The End Of The Story
- Appendix One Principal Particulars
- Appendix Two Commanding Officers
- Appendix Three Previous Ships
- Appendix Four Rules For Passengers
- Appendix Five Battle Honours
- Appendix Six Aircraft Types HMS Victorious