1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown

Hardcover book titled "Wings of the Navy" by Capt. Eric Brown. Dust jacket features a painting of two Allied fighter planes flying over a sunset-lit sea. 1987 edition.
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
Hardcover book titled "Wings of the Navy" by Capt. Eric Brown. Dust jacket features a painting of two Allied fighter planes flying over a sunset-lit sea. 1987 edition. 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown 1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
1987 Wings of the Navy, Flying Allied Carrier Aircraft of World War 2, Capt. Eric Brown
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Anchor a masculine historic vibe to your office with this 1987 Naval Institute Press Wings of the Navy Hardcover, featuring a comprehensive history of Allied Carrier Aircraft. Written by the legendary Capt. Eric Brown—the most decorated pilot in Royal Navy history—this volume provides an unparalleled first-hand account of WWII aviation, protected by a dust jacket depicting Grumman Martlets soaring over a turbulent sea.

Origin: USA (Naval Institute Press)
Era: 1980s (1987)
Material: Paper / Hardcover Cloth
Dimensions: 11.25" x 8.75"
Condition: Very Good
Special Feature: Written by Capt. Eric "Winkle" Brown, world record holder for aircraft carrier landings.
Note: Includes detailed technical evaluations of both British and American naval aircraft.

Inside, the volume is a technical and historical treasure trove, filled with detailed specifications, cockpit diagrams, and rare black-and-white photography of the planes that defined an era. Its presence on a shelf brings a sense of grounded authority and utility, making it an essential piece for the serious military historian or the collector of mid-century technical ephemera. The prose reflects a time when engineering and grit were the primary currencies of progress.

Whether used as a reference for a model-building project or displayed as a focal point in a library filled with leather and brass, this book serves as a timeless tribute to the Greatest Generation. It invites a quiet, reverent inspection of the machines that navigated the sun-streaked skies of the 1940s. It is more than a reference; it is a preserved piece of the aerial frontline.

This item is vintage, over 35 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.