World War II Armed Forces — Orders of Battle and Organizations

Last Updated 25.04.2005

Commanders of Air Fleets
In cooperation with Jeff Donahoo

The format for names is Japanese style: rank; last name, first name; (if known, Japanese Naval Academy at Etajima class), note that traditionally it indicated the imperial year, which was based on the mythical founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC. Dates are given thus: day.month.year Commanders marked with * are known to have died.