Aircraft Versus Submarines: The Evolution of Anti-submarine Aircraft 1912-1945

The first aircraft to sink a submarine was a small flying-boat of the Imperial Austro-Hungarian Naval Air Arm. The year was 1916 and by this time during World War One, the aeroplane as an attack weapon was becoming appreciated by all the combatants. In World War Two the very survival of the British nation was threatened when Hitler's U boats caused massive destruction to the North Atlantic lifeline. The development of anti-submarine warfare from the air was a major factor in decreasing the number of casualties to Allied merchant shipping. Much of this history concerns the cat and mouse tactics employed by aviators and submariners to outwit each other. The development of electronic warfare and purpose-built weapons also form a vital part of this lethal duel fought over the troubled waters of World War Two. Selling points * A fascinating history of how scientists, submariners and aviators outwitted each other in the first half of the twentieth century. * Includes first-hand accounts of many famous actions * Holds an appeal to both naval and aviation historians and enthusiasts Author Details Alfred served in the RAF as an aircrew officer for fifteen years. He logged over 4,000 flying hours in more than forty aircraft types. He specialized in electronic warfare, aircraft weapons and air fighting techniques. Now a full time author, he has published more than twenty books on aviation subjects and is highly respected for his work. He was elected to a Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society in 1974 and was historical advisor to the BBC TV series 'The Secret War'Dr. Alfred Price is the author of 'Aircraft Versus Submarines: The Evolution of Anti-submarine Aircraft 1912-1945', published 2004 under ISBN 9781844150915 and ISBN 1844150917.