This is the eighth in the ShipCraft Series whichaims to provide modellers with all they need to know about a famous class of warship and associated model kits. The subject of this volume is the largest clas of detroyers ever constructed, the US Navy's Fletcher class. Built to the first design that was freed from treawty restrictions, they came into service near the beginning of the Pacific War and fought with distinction through all the most ferocious campaigns against Japan. Details are given of all the variations including the few equipped with aircraft and catapult - and the wide range of available kits are subject to knowledgeable scrutiny. With its unparalleled level of visual information - paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs - it is simply the best reference for any model maker setting out to build one of these famous ships. *Summary of design history and careers * Full details of class variations and modifications *Colour reference for paint schemes *Critical revies of available kits *Sources of further information from books to websites.
