Stern view of the Italian aircraft carrier Aquila (Eagle) sometime after her 1942/3 conversion from the passenger liner Roma. If finished, her airwing might have included Fiat G.50/B and Reggiane Re.2001 OR Serie II aircraft.
Starboard view of the Japanese Hiyō-class aircraft carrier Jun'yō (Peregrine Falcon) at Sasebo, Japan, September 1945. Jun'yō was converted from the fast passenger liner Kashiwara Maru during construction, and was completed in 1942.
Two HA-201 class submarines are visible alongside. These were similar in many ways to German Type XXI and Type XXIII submarines.
IJN Hōshō, the world’s first purpose-built aircraft carrier and Japan’s first aircraft carrier was commissioned into service 100 years ago today. By Unknown author – Kure Maritime Museum, Japanese Naval Warship Photo Album: Aircraft carrier and Seaplane carrier, Supervisory editor: Kazushige...