FROM WHITE-CAPS TO CONTRAILS — A HISTORY OF A MODERN AIR FORMATION
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Characteristics
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( round back binding ) dust jacket |
| Condition | Good |
| Author(s) | Captain R.D. Banks, Captain P.D. Mansbridge, Captain P.A. Drover |
| Publisher | Canadian Forces Base Shearwater |
| Number of pages | 1008 |
| Published date | 1981 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 22 x 28.5 x 1 cm |
Description
This comprehensive history chronicles the evolution of Canadian Forces Base Shearwater and its squadrons from World War II through the modern era. The book documents the history of five squadrons: MR 880 "Search and Destroy", VU 32 "Nothing Too Difficult", VT 406 "We Kill By Night", HS 423 "We Search and Strike", and HS 443 "Our Sting Is Death".
From the white caps of naval aviation to the contrails of modern jet aircraft, this volume traces the development of maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue operations, and helicopter operations. The narrative covers the transition from Hornet Squadron operations in post-war Europe through the adoption of Sea King helicopters, Tracker aircraft, and Dakota transports.
Featuring squadron badges, historical photographs, battle honours, and detailed accounts of operations from 1945 through 1980, this book preserves the heritage of Canadian naval aviation. The work includes contributions from multiple squadron historians and covers significant operations including Cold War surveillance, search and rescue missions, and the evolution of carrier-based operations.
Published with generous support from major Canadian corporations including Alberta Energy Company Limited, Coca-Cola Limited, and Standard Aero Limited.