Tag: World War Two
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Shimane Maru Japanese Escort Carrier
Shimane Maru Japanese Escort Carrier Shimane Maru was the lead ship of her class of escort carriers for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II. Although she was completed, the ship did not enter active service before being destroyed by British aircraft on 24 July 1945. The concept of the class was similar Read more
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Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle
Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle was a British twin-engine transport aircraft that entered service during the Second World War. Designed as a medium bomber, the Albemarle was used for general and special transport duties, paratroop transport and glider towing. Albemarle squadrons participated in Normandy and the assault on Arnhem during Operation Market Read more
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Japanese Aircraft Carrier Zuiho
Japanese Aircraft Carrier Zuiho Originally laid down as the submarine tender Takasaki, Zuiho was a light aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The lead ship of her class, Zuiho was launched in June 1936 and commissioned in December 1940. Zuiho participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign and was significantly damaged during the Battle of the Read more