Trying to remember Naval novel.

[shed driver]

My memory is pretty sketchy but I wonder if anyone can help identify a novel.

I remember reading it in either the late 70s or early 80s,although it may have been published before then. It concerned a fictional RN aircraft carrier and its commanding officer trying to get the ship and crew working together. I seem to recall an episode where one of the pilots crashed into the ship.

Any ideas?

SD.

[hidetheelephants]

John Wingate wrote a novel called Carrier, but I can recall nothing about what was in it despite reading it as it was 35-odd years ago.

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hidetheelephants said:

John Wingate wrote a novel called Carrier, but I can recall nothing about what was in it despite reading it as it was 35-odd years ago.

Thanks, but that one is too late. I've read that, it's free on kindle unlimited but it's set too late.

SD.

[GliderRider]

HMS Leviathan by John Winton? The description fits.

HMS Leviathan

Edited by GliderRider on Tuesday 11th July 12:16

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GliderRider said:

HMS Leviathan by John Winton? The description fits.

HMS Leviathan

Edited by GliderRider on Tuesday 11th July 12:16

Thanks so much, that's exactly the one.

SD.

[cookie1600]

An approximate period or conflict might narrow it down, otherwise, take your pick here:

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/search/477491/?q=...