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#1183582 in Books 2003-11-10 2003-11-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .31 x 6.50l; .71 #File Name: 0738532088128 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A good introduction but sparse on detailBy BillHWhile this chronicles a perhaps little-known aspect of naval pilot training on the Great Lakes; the writing is not particularly interesting. There are more pictures of the excursion ships prior to their conversion to training carriers than of the carriers in operation. This may simply be attributable to there being few images available. Most pictures are clearly printed on good quality paper.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Aircraft Carriers on the Great LakesBy Jeffrey T. MunsonIn the early months of World War II; the United States Navy recognized the need for ships to train pilots in carrier take-offs and landings. Realizing that current aircraft carriers already in service could not be used for this task; another approach was taken. Based on the recommendations of Commander R.F. Whitehead; the Navy acquired two Great Lakes pleasure cruisers: the S.S. Seeandbee and the S.S. Greater Buffalo. These ships were coal-fired sidewheelers which passengers rode on pleasure cruises on the Lakes. They were loaded with luxurious staterooms; atriums; and beautiful furniture. But; due to the needs of the war effort; they were purchased; stripped down; and converted into training aircraft carriers for pilots destined to fight in the Pacific War.The S.S. Seeandbee became known as the USS Wolverine; and the S.S. Greater Buffalo became known as the USS Sable. Each was dratically changed from their previous appearance so as to incorporate a flight deck and "island". The flight decks were approximately 500 feet long; but there was no way to store aircraft belowdecks. So; land bases were incorporated to house the planes and pilots. Training consisted of take-offs and landings. After a pilot successfully completed 14 of these; they were carrier-qualified and ready to face the enemy.The primary purpose for designing these ships was so that training would not have to have been conducted in either the Pacific or Atlantic oceans; because the risk of submarine or aerial attack was too great. Plus; escorting ships would have been required. By concentrating training on the Great Lakes; there was no need for escorts or armaments on the carriers. Over 17;000 pilots were qualifed for carrier combat during the war; and many of these pilots; including former President George H.W. Bush; trained on the Wolverine and Sable. These carriers served throughout the war.This is an excellent book and tells the story of two little-known ships of the U.S. Navy. Despite their autonomy; these ships played a vital role in the war effort. The book is packed with vintage photographs and informative text.I recommend this book very highly. If you're interested in naval aviation; then this book is a must-read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Historical book of the WW2 paddle wheel aircraft carriers.By PrivateGreat book of the paddle wheel Aircraft Carriers of World War Two.
