160pp, with black and white illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on front and spine. 8vo. Bumped spine heel. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has numerous closed tears, light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, price clipped.Â
Describes the development of naval fighter aircraft up to the outbreak of World War II, and the evolution of tactics and pilot training in the light of early wartime experience.