The Hyuga Air Corps[2] is a fighter unit based on the modified Dreadnought-class battle Carrier Hyuga. The squadron is part of the 65th Escort Corps and is under the command of the former deputy commander of Yamato squadron, Lieutenant Hiroki Shinohara, with the callsign Hotel Leader.[1]
History[]
Hyuga Air Corps during Air Wing Combat Simulation Exercise on training day 1
The Hyuga Air Corps participated in the 65th Escort Fleet's trip to the Salezar System escorting the Peace Corps. It conducted a combat simulation exercise before joining up with the Escort Corps on training day 1 around the Moon with the Yamato's squadron. On training day 14, it participated in a simulated battle with Hyuga, Yamato and Asuka.[1] The Hyuga Air Corps fought in the Rescue of Iscandar to protect the Garmillas Immigration Fleet. It was later tasked with diverting the attention of Dezarium's forces in the Battle in the Vorzon System, Immigrant Fleet Rescue Operation, and the Rescue Operation for Leader Desler.[3][4][5]
Assets[]
- 1x modified Dreadnought-class Battle Carrier[6]
References[]
Japanese language information[]
ヒュウガ航空隊 Hyūga kōkū-tai