Italian Carracciolo Aircraft Carrier

Francesco Caracciolo was begun as an Italian battleship during the First World War, and later proposals considered converting the unfinished hull to other uses, including an aircraft carrier. The carrier conversion was never completed. A model of “Caracciolo aircraft carrier” therefore represents an unrealized development of an existing hull, not an operational Italian carrier. Construction of the original battleship was suspended as Italian priorities changed during the war. Launching the hull did not mean completing its machinery and armament as a fighting ship. Postwar debate over an aviation conversion ended without producing a flight-deck vessel for the Regia Marina. The unfinished ship was ultimately scrapped.

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 the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming 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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