In Seagulls, "Cruisers and Catapults" Ray Jones has written an authoritative account of the technical, operational and political aspects of Australian naval aviation until the last aircraft catapult was removed from an Australian cruiser in 1944.

The navy's role as catalyst in the formation of the Air Force is outlined for the first time and details of the sometimes acrimonious struggle between Navy and Air Force over naval aviation are provided. No serious work of RAN history can deal with the mid-war years without taking account of advice from London and the Admiralty's influence on RAN aviation planning is made clear.

SEAGULLS CRUISERS AND CATAPULTS

ISBN 0 731654196

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