The Fleet Type Submarine, June 1946, NavPers 16160 RESTRICTED
[Washington]: Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1946. Black and white photographs, diagrams, and plans. Hardcover. Quarto. xi, [1], 204 pages plus 28 fold-out plans.
Detailed post-war training manual for the rugged, long-range workhorse Balao-class World War II submarine fleet. Includes information on the history and development of submarines, their construction, and practical instruction on both surface and submerged operations. Loaded with illustrations, including the 28 fold-out plans at rear detailing the layout of various systems on board.
Uncommon restricted manual giving a detailed inside perspective on World War II fleet submarine operation.
Bound in black cloth over boards with upper board titled and blocked in gilt. Minor bumps to extremities and the number "452" stamped on front pastedown. Hinges sound, no other markings inside. Overall a near fine copy.
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