Tracing the combat histories of Japanese Carrier Air Groups in the Pacific Theatre of World War 2. The major aircraft types operated by the groups during this period are all covered, and the missions covered include Guadalcanal and Midway. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations. Text by René J. Francillon with illustrations by Terry Hadler and Chris Warner.

Contents

• Early Success
• Midway Debacle
• Sixth Carrier Loss
• Guadalcanal Withdrawal
• Last Defeats

Osprey Airwar