{"product_id":"from-white-caps-to-contrails-a-history-of-a-modern-air-formation","title":"FROM WHITE-CAPS TO CONTRAILS — A HISTORY OF A MODERN AIR FORMATION","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eComprehensive history of Canadian Forces Base Shearwater documenting five squadrons from WWII through 1980, covering maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and the evolution from naval aviation to modern helicopter operations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( round back binding ) dust jacket \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptain R.D. Banks, Captain P.D. Mansbridge, Captain P.A. Drover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian Forces Base Shearwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 x 28.5 x 1 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished with generous support from major Canadian corporations including Alberta Energy Company Limited, Coca-Cola Limited, and Standard Aero Limited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain R.D. Banks, Captain P.D. Mansbridge, Captain P.A. Drover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116321591642,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/image4_c64d3468-740f-4f8e-8e3d-841fb2ec0053.jpeg?v=1778152650","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/from-white-caps-to-contrails-a-history-of-a-modern-air-formation","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}