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