Aquila Aircraft Carrier

Aquila was Italy’s most advanced Second World War aircraft-carrier conversion, developed from the passenger liner Roma. Extensive rebuilding aimed to create a useful fleet aviation platform, with machinery and flight-deck arrangements very different from the original liner. The ship was not completed for operational carrier service before the Italian armistice and subsequent disruption. It is a real conversion project, but has no record of launching an operational Italian carrier air group in combat. The conversion required extensive machinery, flight-deck, and internal changes rather than simply adding a deck to the liner. German assistance contributed equipment and expertise. Italy’s 1943 armistice halted the effort before the ship could enter an operational carrier force with a trained air group.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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