NIGHT CATS & CORSAIRS: The Operational History of Grumman and Vought Night Fighter Aircraft 1942-1953

The threat of enemy aircraft striking American naval forces at night during WWII led to the creation of various aircraft. Trace the history of radar-equipped night fighter aircraft produced for the Navy and Marine Corps by Grumman and Vought before the arrival of jets with nocturnal capabilities. Fully illustrated some in color.