Graf Zeppelin

[Kutscha]

Interesting article which also includes info on the a/c it would carry.

http://www.bobhenneman.info/grafzeppelin.htm

[ChrisMcD]

Interesting article which also includes info on the a/c it would carry.]

Wow - I have never seen a photo of a Ju 87 with its wings folded.

There is supposed to be an air to air photo of a Ju 87 C, taking part in the Polish campaign, which had fired the explosive bolts in anticipation of ditching and then regained control. Making for a very weird profile! Anyone seen it?

[PMN1]

The Ausonia is interesting, a double hanger and island when the RN was still not sure what was needed in terms of islands.

[Ricky]

There is supposed to be an air to air photo of a Ju 87 C, taking part in the Polish campaign, which had fired the explosive bolts in anticipation of ditching and then regained control. Making for a very weird profile! Anyone seen it?

I have seen a photo of a Ju-87 flying without its 'legs', but the caption did not really explain it. I'll try to find it, I know it is in one of my books somewhere...

[Red Admiral]

The Ausonia is interesting, a double hanger and island when the RN was still not sure what was needed in terms of islands.

I think its fluke rather than anything else. The RN had actually done considerable research on getting towards a successful aircraft carrier as opposed to sticking some flat bits on a merchant vessel.

[Corsarius]

as opposed to sticking some flat bits on a merchant vessel.

Which they also did quite a bit, and rather successfully!