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Find, Fix and Strike!: The Fleet Air Arm at War, 1939-45 (World War Two at Sea) Kindle Edition

by John Winton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 444 ratings
A full examination of the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm from the beginning of World War Two until final operations off Japan in August, 1945.

Perfect for lovers of naval and aviation history.

At the beginning of the Second World War the Royal Navy had only seven aircraft carriers and a couple of hundred obsolete aircraft. Six years later it had more than fifty aircraft carriers of various types and thousands of frontline aircraft.

John Winton provides a thorough record of Fleet Air Arm’s activities during the war, from the initial setbacks of the Norwegian campaign in the spring of 1940 to the long campaign against Tirpitz in 1944 and finishing with the triumphant operations of the British Pacific Fleet as part of the US 3rd Fleet off the mainland of Japan in the summer of 1945.

Find, Fix and Strike! The Fleet Air Arm at War, 1939-45 charts how naval air power came to hold an increasingly important position in the Royal Navy through the course of the war. Uncovering the operations of British aircraft carriers and shore bases, catapult fighters from merchant ships, support given to the British army in North Africa, escort carrier and catapult-launched floatplane activities, as well as numerous instances of individual heroism has allowed Winton to demonstrate the true importance of Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm.

‘interesting, clear and accurate account … deserves attention by all naval history enthusiasts.’ Warship International
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09XV6249M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800555204
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ World War Two at Sea
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Customers find the book provides good details about the Fleet Air Arm at war, with one customer noting it's based on primary sources. The narrative quality receives mixed reactions from customers.

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Customers appreciate the story quality of the book, with one customer noting it is based on primary sources and another describing it as a well-put-together piece of history.

"Really good, really well written. Very entertaining the perfect blend of facts and story telling. The casualty was exceptionally high ...." Read more

"Highly readable introduction ad overview of the FAA. The book seem based on primary sources, some cited and other the seem very familiar...." Read more

"...The Author has given us just the right mix of detail and overview to make the book interesting and factual, without being boring or shallow...." Read more

"...Provides good details to the effort of the British Pacific Fleet." Read more

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"Really good, really well written. Very entertaining the perfect blend of facts and story telling. The casualty was exceptionally high ...." Read more

"Rather boring read. Way to much emphasis on squadron numbers. Over and over and over again. Not a great narrative unless lifted from another book." Read more

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  • mike c
    5.0 out of 5 stars exceptional
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
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    Really good, really well written. Very entertaining the perfect blend of facts and story telling. The casualty was exceptionally high . I found it hard to believe that England used biplanes to such a large extant.
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  • Dr. PC
    4.0 out of 5 stars WWII British Naval Air Power
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
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    The story of British Naval air powers World War II from the Arctic to the Pacific in seas and oceans in between.
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  • Bill Huggins
    5.0 out of 5 stars humanity, history and fidelity
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
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    Once upon a time

    The beaten rose up again

    Because of not inspire of their losses

    Turning into the wind

    They launched their craft

    Loading, fueling and arming with might

    While others fled

    They sailed to find and engage their foes

    Remember their hopes for the future

    And honor their lives with your deeds

    Thank you for the gift of knowledge and understanding

    It was well organized and written

    Chief Huggins. US Army Retired
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  • William L. Rowe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Skillfully assembled story of the Fleet Air Arm their operations
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022
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    Highly readable introduction ad overview of the FAA. The book seem based on primary sources, some cited and other the seem very familiar. Missing is how the FAA grew out of the RAF. American officers served with the FAA. Was the constructive? Later development is skipped. There would seem to be a place for Eric Brown.
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  • Timberforester
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good account
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022
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    Some surprising information on the British involvement we don't hear of. It makes sense though. I'm surprised by the low technology at the beginning.
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  • Howard McCalla
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Royal Navy really did fight in the Pacific!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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    I have been a student of Military History for well over 50 years, and while I had an idea that the Royal Navy did see some action in the Far East, other than losing Prince of Wales and Repulse, I had never found the details of the actions in which they took part.
    The Author has given us just the right mix of detail and overview to make the book interesting and factual, without being boring or shallow.
    A very well put together piece of history that should be mandatory reading for all midshipmen.
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  • Larry Vincent
    2.0 out of 5 stars Too much minutia
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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    Rather boring read. Way to much emphasis on squadron numbers. Over and over and over again. Not a great narrative unless lifted from another book.
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  • Jorge
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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    The author does justice and honor to a less known theater of the war. Provides good details to the effort of the British Pacific Fleet.
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  • Tim H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2022
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    I guess I am biased as my Dad was a participant taking the back seat in Albacores, Swordfish and Barracudas. I learnt quite a lot even about operations in which he participated but in particular about the late stages of the Pacific war when he had become a trainer. This is a well researched, compact and very readable book and my next job is to recommend it to others.
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  • Den Man
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2023
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    The book covers a vast geographical subject and time line in good order. It could easily be extended with a few personal remarks and a bit more in depth information on the gallant crews that endured so much to keep us safe.
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  • Pappashanga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sad tale of brave men
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2023
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    The Fleet Air Arm achieved a a lot in Ww2. But it was an almost suicidal occupation. My grandfather wished me to join it. Not a place to be.
    Well written tribute.
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