During five years of research for the four volumes of the Fleet Air Arm Boys book series, (see below) covering the post-war FAA, former personnel not only contributed a huge quantity of stories but also sent many thousands of photographs, largely taken by themselves, and mostly never previously seen. It soon became clear that what was needed was a stand-alone photograph-heavy book, showing off many of these superb photos to best effect by giving them up to a full page or more with high quality reproduction. Whereas the ‘Fleet Air Arm Boys’ books are all about fascinating stories supported by photos, here you have fascinating photos supported by some explanation and the occasional short story. The opportunity has also been taken to expand the coverage to cover the whole history from the start of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) before the First World War to today, illustrating the changing equipment and roles of the service. Coverage is not limited to just a large representative group of aircraft, but also includes many ships and air stations. Most importantly, air and ground crew are highlighted throughout, both at work and at play, and those who lost their lives are suitably remembered. Flying with the Navy is a once-in-a-lifetime publication and a must-have for all devotees of this truly astounding branch of the armed forces. We have just a few remaining copies signed by: Dr Steve Bond PhD CEng FRAeS Rear Admiral Tom Cunningham CBE, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Aviation and Carriers (also Observer Sea King, Canberra and Lynx() Commodore Jock Alexander OBE MA FRAeS, Assistant Director, Carrier Strike and Aviation on the Naval Staff. HWI, Sea King pilot 819 ( also CO) and 820 squadrons Rear Admiral Ian Tibbitt CBE Aviation Engineering. Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Aviation & Carriers). Defence Equipment & Support (Head of Helicopters One). Jim Norris, AEO 899 and 702, Airworthiness advisor to Merlin and F-35 projects Alistair McLaren, AWI Sea Harrier 800, 801, 809 and 899 Commodore Bill Covington, Lt 809 Falklands, CO 801, 899 and RNAS Yeovilton, Cdre Joint Force Harrier Brian Stanley, Air Radio Mechanic, Wasp, Sea King, Buccaneer, Sea Harrier FRS1/FA2, 706, 801, 809, Phil Thornton, POAEM9(M), Sea Vixen, Wessex V, Lynx, Sea Harrier, 801, 815, 848 and 893 Format: 220 x 290mm Landscape Hardback. 176 pages, lavishly illustrated with 203 powerful imagesISBN: 9781911714033
