Naval air station Norfolk / Mark A. Chambers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chambers, Mark A., author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Naval aviation--Pictorial works.

Naval aviation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (275 pages).

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

Throughout the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, has played a significant role in the development of American naval aviation. The roles of fleet operational feasibility flight testing, flight testing of prototype aircraft, and tactical combat flight training at this naval air station have been crucial to this development. Technological advancements in naval airpower have significantly altered military doctrine and tactics, enabling the United States to gain strategic advantages over opposing forces in wars and military conflicts. Moreover, courage, innovative spirit, and ingenuity in conducting naval flight testing at Naval Air Station Norfolk have made and continue to make the advancement of American naval aviation possible. This remarkable military facility serves as a vital component of the world's largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk.

Contents:

In the Beginning: 1915-1917

The Formative Years: 1917-1920

Supporting Development of the USS Langley: 1921-1925

Burgeoning of Naval Aviation: 1921-1929

The Golden Years of Naval Aviation: 1930-1941

Helping Turn the Tide of World War II: 1941-1945

Maintaining Supremacy during the Cold War: 1946-1994

Helping the Navy Now and in the Future: 1995-Present.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439671597

1439671591