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1st Carrier Division (Imperial Japanese Navy)
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The First Carrier Division was an aircraft carrier unit of the Imperial Japanese Navy's First Air Fleet. At the beginning of the Pacific Campaign of World War II, the First Carrier Division consisted
The First Carrier Division's Zuikaku (center) and two destroyers under attack by U.S. Navy carrier aircraft during the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
The First Carrier Division's Zuikaku (center) and two destroyers under attack by U.S. Navy carrier aircraft during the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
Japanese aircraft carrier Shōkaku
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Shōkaku was the lead ship of her class of two aircraft carriers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy shortly before the Pacific War. Along with her sistership Zuikaku, she took part in several key nav
Shōkaku upon completion, 23 August 1941
Shōkaku upon completion, 23 August 1941
Shōkaku being launched in heavy rain at Yokosuka, 1 June 1939.
Shōkaku being launched in heavy rain at Yokosuka, 1 June 1939.
The twenty-eight chief shipbuilders of Shōkaku pose at the ship's prow prior to launching (30 May 1939).
The twenty-eight chief shipbuilders of Shōkaku pose at the ship's prow prior to launching (30 May 1939).
Shōkaku preparing to launch D3A "Val" dive bombers during the attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941
Shōkaku preparing to launch D3A "Val" dive bombers during the attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941