The first "Third Carrier Division"
June 1, 1936
Composed of seaplane tenders Notoro and Kamoi and DesDiv 28 (Asanagi, Yuunagi)
Disbanded December 1, 1936DunnoWhy are the cats here?The second "Third Carrier Division"
August 27, 1937
Initially composed of seaplane tender Kamoi and DesDiv 28.
During the division's existence, Notoro and the auxiliary seaplane tenders Kagu Maru and Kamikawa Maru were both incorporated and transferred out of the division.
Disbanded December 15, 1938The third "Third Carrier Division"
November 15, 1940
Initially composed of carriers Houshou and Ryuujou, as well as DesDiv 34 (Hakaze, Akikaze, Yuukaze, Tachikaze).
During the division's existence, carrier Zuihou and destroyer Mikazuki were both incorporated and transferred out of the division.
Disbanded April 1, 1942Thanks for your hard workThere, there
Good for you, good for youThe first Third Carrier Division Appreciation Party
(for the first to the fourth generations)
The fourth "Third Carrier Division"
February 1, 1944
Initially composed of carriers Chitose and Chiyoda.
The carriers Zuihou and Zuikaku from the 653rd Navy Air Corps were incorporated.
On October 25 1944, the four carriers were all sunk in battle.
Disbanded November 15, 1944.
