French Aircraft Carriers by John Jordan - ISBN: 9781036124533
Hardcover
A century of French naval aviation, from seaplanes to nuclear power.

French Aircraft Carriers

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  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    30 October 2025

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Summary

French carrier aviation traces its origins to the Foudre, a highly original ship initially designed to carry torpedo boats into action but later converted into a seaplane carrier. During the First World War this was supplemented by a number of merchant ships requisitioned to support aircraft and the former sloop Bapaume became the first French ship to launch wheeled aircraft while underway.

The Washington Treaty of 1922 prevented the completion of traditional capital ships, so France,…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781036124533
ISBN-10:1036124533
Author:John Jordan, Jean Moulin
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:30 October 2025
Weight:1.70kg
Dimensions:245mm x 289mm
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French Aircraft Carriers by John Jordan - ISBN: 9781036124533
245 × 289 mm
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About The Author

John Jordan

JOHN JORDAN is the Editor of the Warship annual and a lifelong student of French naval history. This is the latest in his series of monographs on French Battleships (two volumes), Cruisers, Destroyers and Armoured Cruisers, published by Seaforth to critical acclaim and commercial success.

JEAN MOULIN, his co-author on this book, is a leading French authority, and the author of numerous books and monographs on French warships. He collaborated with John Jordan on two previous books in this series, the volumes on French Cruisers and French Destroyers.

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