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Warship World

A good book presenting a lot of rarely seen material which will be of interest to the World War I enthusiast.
Practically indispensable for those with a passion for WWI aviation.

Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society

This book succeeds in the stated aim of not "present[ing] a coherent account of the RNAS."

Over the Front, Spring 2016

PHILIP Jarrett has brought together an eclectic mix of operational details, photographs, minutiae and trivia in this book of historical source material. This is not a blow by blow version of the activities of the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I, but rather an assemblage of selected historical documents that feel like they have been plucked from a dusty, cob-web covered archive where the inner most details of British naval aviation have lain hidden for almost 100 years or so. Jarrett’s book is simply a treasure trove for enthusiasts and professionals who would like to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the RNAS in WWI.

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Australian Naval Institute - Dr Gregory P. Gilbert

Not intended as a definitive history or analysis of the RNAS and its role during the Great War, this is essentially a reproduction of five original documents relating to the Service's work in the conflict. It includes diaries, disposition lists, communiques, truing-up details and the Grain drawings - a unique set of sketches made by a draughtsman at the RNAS seaplane repair station of the Isle of Grain. With numerous photographs, many previously unpublished, and full-page reproductions of original documents, this is a must for serious students of the RNAS.

The Aviation Historian

I can't praise this book highly enough. Suffice to say that it contains more information than I've seen in a book for a long time and it's a snip at the asking price.

Cross & Cockade International Summer 2016

A book to savour and to enjoy, and to ponder what might have been had the foolish decision to absorb the RNAS into the new RAF not been made.

Warships Internation Fleet Reveiw

This is an absolute gem of a book that must be regarded as an essential addition to the collection of anyone with an interest in the RNAS or the development of air operations in the Great War.

Author review - David Hobbs

'These documents offer an array of fascinating insights into Royal Naval Air Service practices during the Great War.'

Essence Magazine

Astutely compiled by Philip Jarrett, it is a unique treasure trove of visual and written reference that offers an intriguing insight into early naval air service practices.

FlyPast - March 2016