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Imperial Japanese Navy
submarine aircraft carriers I-400 class....
The Sen Toku I-400-class submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy were the largest submarines of World War II, and the largest ever built prior to the development of nuclear ballistic missile submarines in the 1960s.
These were submarine aircraft carriers and each of them was able to carry 3 Aichi M6A Seiran aircraft underwater to their destinations.
They also carried torpedoes for close range combat and were designed to surface, launch the planes then dive again quickly before they were discovered.
The I-400 was originally designed so that it could travel round-trip to anywhere in the world, and it was specifically intended to destroy the U.S.-controlled Panama Canal.
A fleet of 18 boats was planned in 1942, and work on the first one was started in January 1943 at the Kure, Hiroshima arsenal.
Within a year the plan was scaled back to five, and only three (I-400 at Kure, and the I-401 and I-402 at Sasebo) were completed.
Sorry
Thanks to the person that posted the color PIX of the IJN CV's on the previous page. Great Job!
The US Naval Historical Center has a handful of great of IJN CV PIX!
Junyo (Japanese aircraft carrier, 1942)
A member of the ship's residual crew signals an approaching tug from the carrier's flight deck. Taken at Sasebo, Japan, 19 October 1945.
Note this Japanese Signalman's bugle, and details of the ship's island.
Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
Junyo (Japanese aircraft carrier, 1942)
At Sasebo, Japan, 26 September 1945.
Two HA-201 class small submarines are alongside.
U.S. Marine Corps Photograph.
Kaga
(Japanese Aircraft Carrier, 1921-1942)
At sea following her 1934-36 modernization.
Donation of Kazutoshi Hando, 1970.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Kaiyo
(Japanese escort aircraft carrier, 1943-1945)
Beached in Beppu Bay, Kyushu, Japan, while being scrapped, circa 1946-47.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph
Ryujo (Japanese Aircraft Carrier, 1933)
Photograph taken in 1933, when the ship was first completed.
The original print was provided by Dr. Oscar Parkes, Editor, "Jane's Fighting Ships". It was filed on 27 October 1933.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph
Mitsubishi Type 00 Shipboard Fighters
(A6M2 Model 21. Allied codename: "Zeke")
Ready for takeoff from a Japanese aircraft carrier, 1942.
This view was probably taken on board Shokaku as she prepared to launch aircraft in the morning of 26 October 1942, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.
Japanese writing in lower right states that the image was reproduced by authorization of the Navy Ministry.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.
Soryu
(Japanese Aircraft Carrier, 1935-1942)
View of the ship's wake from the after end of the boat stowage deck, while making nearly 35 knots on speed trials in November 1937.
Note underside of the flight deck above, heavy supporting brace between the main and flight decks, and safety netting around the flight deck edges.
Donation of Kazutoshi Hando, 1970.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Zuikaku
(Japanese Aircraft Carrier, 1941-1944)
Photographed dated 25 September 1941, the day she was completed for service.
Courtesy of Mr. Kazutoshi Hando, 1970.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Ghostdog..apology excepted!
A few recent CV pix from the USN..
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PERSIAN GULF (March 3, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) gives hand signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) 166, during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to help deter destabilizing activities and safeguardi regional links to the global economy. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David A. Brandenburg (Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 29, 2008) A Sailors signal to the pilot of an F/A 18 Hornet Attached to the "Puking Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 prior to launching off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). GW is undergoing carrier qualifications and flight deck certification in preparation for its homeport change to Yokosuka, Japan. GW will relieve USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Luis Ramirez (Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 29, 2008) An F/A 18 Hornet attached to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 is directed to catapult 2 on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Luis Ramirez (Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 1, 2008) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Brandi Williams assigned the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, gives a trouble shooting signal to the other shooter signaling the F/A-18 Hornet is ready for launch.. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Luis Ramirez (Released)
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PERSIAN GULF (March 1, 2008) Command Master Chief Tom Albert and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Juan Guardado-Reyes compete to drive golf balls into the pockets in pool table golf on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pamela Coxe (Released)
And exactly how is that an aircraft carrier?
Some more pics.
The first Karel Doorman (QH1)
Dutch ships in Curacao. Left to right: HNLMS Johan Maurits van Nassau, HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck, HNLMS Karel Doorman, HNLMS Van Speijk
In the middle HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) in the Channel
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) in Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea
Watching the start of the Grumman S2A on HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81).
Swing on the deck of HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81), a common sight in harbours.
All pictures: http://www.vlaggeschipsmaldeel5.nlHNLMS Karel Doorman (R81)
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) in the harbour of Mayport, with US Navy Grumman S2F's on board. (Photo: Flip Burggraaf)
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) in the harbour of New York in 1954. (photo: Tom Jager).
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) in Montreal. (Photo: Aad van de Meulen)
Grumman S2A in the elevator on board HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81). (photo: Evert Jan de Rond)
All pictures: http://www.vlaggeschipsmaldeel5.nlHNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) in New York in 1954. (Photo: Emille van Rijswijk)
Royal Navy - HMS Ark Royal (R09)
Some interesting images of the famous "Audacious class" fleet carrier.
HMS Ark Royal was off Florida at the time of Belize emergency of 1972. Although still over 2.600 miles away, the ship launched two Buccaneer fighter-bombers for a demonstration flight. This proved sufficient to deter a possible Guatemalan invasion. Once again, fixed-wing aircraft carriers proved their value as force of military deterrence. (Photo: FAA Museum) source
HMS Ark Royal R09 1955 - 1978 (RIP) A real Aircraft carrier and not the Dinky toy of today. source
HMS Ark Royal R09 1955 - 1978 (RIP) A real Aircraft carrier and not the Dinky toy of today. source
HMS ARK ROYAL GETTING UP SPEED. source
Blackburn Buccaneer (sexiest British bomber after TSR2 imo), 809 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. source
Then, Commander His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived. The official reason for the visit of Prince Charles was to gain practical experience of fixed wing carrier operations from HMS ARK ROYAL. The Prince arrived in a Buccaneer of 809 Squadron, piloted by the Commander Officer, Lieutenant Commander Tony Morton, and the recovery at 1145 was carefully observed by the knowledgeable goofers. source
The long 70 mile journey inland took up all the remaining daylight hours and the ship finally berthed about 1900A at Hamburg. Hamburg, and what can be said about our first foreign port of call this deployment? Probably the aspect foremost in all our memories will be the awful wet weather that we had during our few days’ stay, and by contrast the splendid hospitality extended to us by the citizen of The Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg. source
Ark Royal and the Mayflower replica sailing ship. source
HMS Ark Royal R-09 seen in 1970. source
Malta 5-12 November 1977. During the early hours of the 5th we were off the northwest tip of the Maltese group of islands and we entered Grand Harbour in Procedure Alpha at about 1000A. Witnessing our entry was Flag Officer Malta, with the President of the Republic of Malta, the British and Australian High Commissioners, and the Italian, German and French Ambassadors. With the aid of tugs the ship was ceremoniously backed in the Kalkara Creek and secured between two buoys. source
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Royal Navy - HMS Ark Royal (R09) [part II]
More images of my favourite fleet carrier.
HMS Ark Royal R-09, date and location unknown. source
HMS Ark Royal R-09, date and location unknown. source
HMS Ark Royal R-09 in the English Channel (c. 1969-71). source
Summer 1957: Aircraft from the USS Saratoga CVA-60 on board the HMS Ark Royal R-09. (Photo courtesy of Denis Tither RN) source
Autumn 1957: HMS Ark Royal R-09 arriving at New York City. source
1958 Cromarty Fleet Review seen from HMS Ark Royal R-09. (Photo courtesy of Denis Tither) source
gvg..Great PIX of the former Dutch CVs..Excellent selection of PIX!
phoebus..Great RN CV PIX. Too bad the RN had the CVA 01 program cancelled by Parliment. If built those ships would still be in service. No "dinky toy" here!
Displacement: 54,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 890 x 122 x 33.5 feet/271.3 x 37.2 x 10.2 meters
Extreme Dimensions: 963 x 234 x 33.5 feet/293.5 x 71.3 x 10.2 meters
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 6 boilers, 3 shafts, 135,000 shp, 30 knots
Crew: 3230
Armor: magazines 1.5-2.5 inches, 1.25 inch flight deck, 1 inch over machinery spaces
Armament: 1 Sea Dart SAM
Aircraft: 47 total: 36 fighter & attack aircraft, 4 AEW, 2 SAR helos, 5 ASW helos
Don't mention it.
Thanks for posting a good Pix !
The photograph seen for the first time is abundant and I am glad.
HMS Courageous
German catapult ship BUSSARD
The uncompleted German carrier Graff Zeppelin....
New Carriers
Does anyone has pictures or diagrams of the new US Carrier would look like?
Yeah, it was really a pity they didn’t go ahead with them. My view is that having a couple of CVAs could have avoided the Falklands War altogether, potentially saving much more £££ in the long term. Anyhow, this is a great thread, keep it up BD and all others!
Royal Navy - HMS Ark Royal (R09) [part III]
HMS Ark Royal (R09), unknown location and date (possibly prior to the 1964 refit).
Phantom FG.1 and Buccaneers are visible on the deck.
HMS Ark Royal and her group leaving New York, July 1976. The closest is the Dutch frigate Tromp (F801) source
Ark Royal - a real carrier! source
HMS Ark Royal - a real carrier, Sept 1975 source
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HMCS Warrior
HMCS Magnificent
HMCS Bonaventure
from today´s Pictures
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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Feb. 28, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is moored near the Republic of Korean submarine Sohn Won-il (SSK 072) at Busan Naval Base. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is taking part in Exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008, an annual joint exercise involving forces from the U.S. and the ROK. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lou Rosales
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