Sparviero Aircraft Carrier

Sparviero was an Italian aircraft-carrier conversion begun from the liner Augustus during the Second World War. Work did not produce an operational carrier before Italy’s 1943 armistice.

The conversion envisaged adding a flight deck and aircraft facilities to an existing merchant hull rather than building a new carrier from the keel. Work was limited and did not reach the same stage as Aquila. Germany’s occupation of northern and central Italy after the armistice ended any realistic prospect of completing the original program. The hull was eventually used as a blockship at Genoa. Its story illustrates Italy’s late attempt to establish carrier aviation amid industrial constraints and a rapidly collapsing strategic position.

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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