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Royal Navy

HMS Argus : converted in 1918

Ark Royal HMS Ark Royal : first carrier with that name, 1914-1934 (when renamed)

HMS Audacity : escort carrier converted in 1941

HMS Avenger : during Operation Torch

HMS Biter : during Operation Torch

HMS Eagle : August 1942, just before being sunk guarding a Malta convoy

HMS Furious HMS Furious : target of the first successful deck landing at sea, August 1917

HMS Furious HMS Furious : off the Norwegian coast at Tronso

HMS Illustrious HMS Illustrious : on fire on 10 January 1941 after being hit by heavy bombs

HMS Indomitable HMS Indomitable : Guarding a convoy to Malta, August 1942

HMS Indomitable HMS Searcher : An early escort carrier, seen here with Wildcats on deck

HMS Furious HMS Victorious : Guarding a convoy to Malta, August 1942

HMS Furious HMS Victorious : classic side view

United States Navy

USS Hornet prior to commissioning USS Hornet prior to commissioning

Imperial Japanese Navy

Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor: Torpedo plane takes off from Shokaku to attack Pearl Harbor

Midway Pictures Midway: Soryu under B-17 attack during Battle of Midway

Midway Pictures Midway: Akagi under B-17 attack during Battle of Midway

Midway Pictures Midway: Japanese aircraft carrier Kaga, after her 1936 modernization

Midway Pictures Midway: Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu burning, morning of 5 June 1942

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