Tag: World War Two
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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
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Japanese Aircraft Carrier Jun’yō
Japanese Aircraft Carrier Jun’yō Jun’yō was a Hiyō-class aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Laid down as the passenger liner Kashiwara Maru, she was purchased by the IJN in 1941 while still under construction and converted into an aircraft carrier. Completed in May 1942, the ship participated in the Aleutian Islands Campaign the following Read more