Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi, Tier VIIIAkagi served as the flagship of the 1st Air Fleet from its formation and led the Imperial Japanese offensives in the early parts of the Pacific campaign of the Second World War. Originally laid down as an Amagi-class battlecruiser, she was converted into an aircraft carrier following the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, along with the Tosa-class battleship Kaga. Rebuilt several times during the…
