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Osprey publication giving a brief overview of all Japanese aircraft carriers.
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OSPREY
Imperial Japanese
Navy Aircraft Carriers
1921-45
Stille + Illustrated by Tony Bryan MARK STILLE is a retired
‘commander in the US Navy,
‘currently working in Naval
Intelligence. He has had
numerous war games
published in the past,
including some concerning
Japanese Aircraft Carriers.
Interested in the navy, in
particular the Imperial
Japanese Navy, for most of
his life, he devotes much of
his time to researching the
LIN and the vessels they used.
TONY BRYAN is a freolance
illustrator of many years!
‘experience. He initially
‘qualified in Engineering and
worked for a number of years
artworks, magazines and
books, including a number
of tities for Osprey's New
Vanguard series.
| CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
JAPANESE CARRIER DEVELOPMENT
AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS, AND
AIRCRAFT HANDLING FACILITIES
CARRIER SHIPBOARD WEAPONS
CARRIER RADAR AND FIGHTER DEFENSE
CARRIER NAMES
PRE-WAR-BUILT CARRIERS
© Hosho
© Akagi
* Kaga
© Ryujo
* Sonu class
© Shokakw class
THE LIGHT CARRIER CONVERSIONS
* Shoho class
* Hiyo class
© Ryuho
* Chitose class
FLEET CARRIER WARTIME CONSTRUCTION
© Taiho
© Unryu class
* Shinano
THE ESCORT CARRIERS
* Taiyo class
© Kaiyo
© Shinyo
CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
COLOR PLATE COMMENTARY
INDEX
10
10
21
35
40
43
44
45
48 New Vanguard - 109 PsEney
Imperial Japanese
Navy Aircraft Carriers
1921-45
Mark Stille - Illustrated by Tony Bryan
