Carrier(ISBN=9780425166826)

　　They are floating cities with crews of thousands. They are the linchpins of any military strategy, for they provide what has become the key to every battle fought since World War I: air superiority. The mere presence of a U.S. naval carrier in a region is an automatic display of strength that sends a message no potential enemy can ignore. Now, Tom Clancy welcomes you aboard for a detailed look at how these floating behemoths function. With his trademark style and eye for detail, Clancy brings you naval combat strategy like no one else can. Carrier includes: * Takeoffs and landings: flying into the danger zone
　　The aircraft onboard: their range, their power, their weaponry
　　The role of the carrier in modern naval warfare
　　Exclusive photographs, illustrations and diagrams
　　Plus: An interview with the U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jay Johnson

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
Naval Aviation 101
Hand on the Helm: An Interview with Admiral Jay Johnson
Wings of Gold: A Naval Aviator's Life
Building the Boats
Tools of the Trade: Birds and Bombs
Carrier Battle Group: Putting It All Together
Final Examination: JTFEX 97-3
Aircraft Carriers in the Real World
Conclusion.
Glossary
Bibliography