Strike from the Sea: U.S. Navy Attack Aircraft from Skyraider to Super Hornet, 1948-present Hardcover – 15 Oct. 2012

a most interesting and fascinating book obviously written by someone with wide and profound knowledge of the aircraft and the procurement of them.this book complements steve ginters naval fighters series very well

We have been spoiled by Mr. Thomason in the past, and once again he has succeeded in putting together an interesting, entertaining, well researched and nicely produced volume about US Naval Attack and Strike aviation.This book covers the period between WW II and up to the development of the jack-of-all-trades F/A 18 and F-35. While there is a wealth of information in the chapters covering the many aircraft developed during this period, the author succeeds in never overwhelming the reader with unnecessary details. As with his other books, and in particular with the natural companion book,U.S. Naval Air Superiority: Delevelopment of Shipborne Jet Fighters - 1943-1962, the quality of the production is superb, with many interesting and well-chosen pictures accompanying the informative text. With the many aircraft types developed during these years it is impossible to go into much detail of each one, but the reader is given enough information to understand the overall context and the many problems encountered. Strike and Attack Naval aviation has considerably developed since the torpedo-carrying Devastators and the dive-bombing Dauntless from WWII, and Mr. Thomason brilliantly presents the most important issues and facts of this long journey.Overall this is an authoritative presentation of the subject, and as such represents an excellent summary of US Naval Strike and Attack aviation - highly recommended.

Hier geht es um Angriffsflugzeuge der US-Flugzeugträgerverbände seit 1948, auf mehr als 200 Seiten werden diese recht anschaulich in Wort und Bild vorgestellt. Dabei stehen nicht zahllose Tabellen mit technischen Daten der einzelnen Flugzeugtypen im Vordergrund, sondern vor allem deren Entwicklungsgeschichte. Verschiedene Konzeptideen werden näher beleuchtet, denen unterschiedliche Erfolge und zum Teil auch gar keine beschieden waren. Recht interessant auch die Rolle der US Navy bei den trägergestützten Kernwaffen tragenden Bombern, die von der Air Force missbilligend beobachtet und als Konkurrenz angesehen wurden. Natürlich kommen die bekannten Einsatztypen an Jagdbombern wie Skyraider und Skyhawk, Intruder und Corsair, die Hornet sowie weitere, zum Teil weniger bekannte und fast exotische Einsatztypen nicht zu kurz und werden mit einer Vielzahl von Fotos und Grafiken illustriert. Gerade diese tollen Aufnahmen vermitteln viel Zeitgeist und tragen viel zum Gelingen dieser Publikation bei. Zum Schluss gibt es noch einen interessanten Anhang mit End Notes, welche die ganze Sache abrunden. Für Interessierte an der Geschichte der US-Flugzeugträger bzw. deren darauf stationierten Kampfflugzeugen eine feine Sache !

This is wonderfully comprehensive and well written history of U. S. Navy attack aircraft and aviation over the past 60 years. The evolution of all the significant first-line planes and those that didn't quite make the grade and those that simply never left the drawing board is all presented in extremely readable and interesting fashion by Mr. Thomason. The quality and uniqueness of the photos and illustrations is excellent. The explanations of the differences, improvements, development of the aircraft and their weaponry is the best on the subject I've ever seen. A truly exceptional aviation volume, well above the usual offering. It expertly handles a complicated subject with great skill and accuracy. A fascinating and unique book, which I would unhesitatingly recommend to anyone interested in the subject matter. Additionally, Amazon is offering it at a very attractive price.

The complete history of US Navy strike aircraft

I hesitate to write a review at this point, as I haven't finished it yet, but.........this is good. Very, very good. Enough background information to satisfy almost anyone. A perfect companion to his US Naval Air Superiority, but covering a longer time period.You get the feeling that the work that went into this meant something, and the results are worth it. A touch of humour in what could be a dry subject in other hands. Also obvious personal knowledge of the people who were involved.Production stanadrds are high, most photos I haven't seen published prior to this, and the side excursions into related (non attack) aircraft and or problems illuminate the subject. Having read many books over the years, every page tells me something I hadn't known before.What's he going to write next?