Specter1075 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Hello all, I was wondering if anyone out there could recommend a book about modern USN Carrier ops. I'm looking not so much about the politics of when and how they are deployed, or what they do in a larger theater of operations, but rather the day to day workings. I have some familiarity already, but I'd love to know more about all the positions on the flight deck, how it's organized, maybe some of the procedures for getting an aircraft ready for departure, etc. Does such a book exist? I'm interested more in the modern side of things, so I suppose that would be Nimitz class and newer. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyf117 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 You could try these: https://www.scalemates.com/fi/books/uss-nimitz-cvn-68-legends-warfare-naval-sergio-santana--131243 https://www.scalemates.com/fi/books/nimitz-class-aircraft-carriers-on-deck-5606-jim-goodall--105641 https://www.scalemates.com/fi/books/nimitz-class-aircraft-carriers-new-vanguard-174-brad-elward--108117 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Thanks Andy! I came across two of those before, but not the squadron one. I ordered myself a copy. One thing they all seem to have in common is being 100 pages or less. I hope they will be as detailed as I`m hoping. Either way, thanks for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) Tom Clancy authored a book on modern aircraft carriers a while back. I haven’t read it but, if the attention to detail is anywhere near that in his novels, it might be worth a shot. https://www.amazon.com/Carrier-Aircraft-Clancys-Military-Reference/dp/0425166821/ref=asc_df_0425166821_nodl/ . Edited November 29, 2021 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 Ah yes, I do have that one. I remember reading it in high-school, actually. That's a good one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Dedicated specifically to the USS Enterprise is: "USS Enterprise CVN-65" by Dr David McKay. It's a big and heavy book with tons of historical information and photographs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Well…not exactly Modern, but I just finished reading Iron Claw by Sherman Baldwin. His experiences as a rookie Prowler Pilot just before and including Desert Storm on the USS Midway. Some good insight into the day to day stuff and flying. I learned quite a bit. You can pick it up used cheap on Amazon. We’ve got a vacation planned to San Diego next year, I’m going to bring it so I can retrace some of the authors steps while touring the Midway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 I'll check it out. Thanks Charlie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ounkee Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) There are also books like Weapons of Choice, Carrier: A Guided Tour of an Aircraft Carrier, and of course Aircraft Carriers: A History of Carriers. I once wrote a paper on shipboard service and how it can cause depression in crew members. I have published my essay in many places, it was even put on https://eduzaurus.com/free-essay-samples/depression/ as a free example. That's what I collected these books for as sources of crew life on a real military aircraft carrier. Edited June 25, 2022 by Ounkee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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