Aircraft Carriers Of The United States Navy Since 1948 (2000)
 
 Fleet modernisation was the principle objective in the post-1945 years. Coinciding with the update of existing ships, the United States Navy began a massive new construction programme, initially comprising four Forrestal class, the FIRST NUCLEAR POWERED CARRIER 'ENTERPRISE', and four improved Forrestal / John F Kennedy class. These ships were followed by nine Nimitz class units, entering service from 1975 to 2002. Follow these and later carriers, including the nuclear 'flat-tops', the amphibious assault ships (the 'Gator Navy) - through 110 photographs, profiles, career tables etc. plus 23 full colour photographs
 
Soft Cover
88 pages
In Good condition