Japan: Diagram of the Imperial Japanese aircraft carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu and Hiryu, 1942

The Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Akagi was constructed between 1920 and 1927, and served between 1927 and 1942. The Akagi participated in the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941, and was sunk at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

The Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Kaga was constructed between 1920 and 1928, and served between 1928 and 1942. The Kaga participated in the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941, and was sunk at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

The Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Soryu was constructed between 1934 and 1937, and served between 1927 and 1942. The Soryu participated in the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941, and was sunk at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

The Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Hiryu was constructed between 1934 and 1937, and served between 1927 and 1942. The Hiryu participated in the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941, and was sunk at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

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