Jentschura lists "Akitsu Maru" and "Nigitsu Maru" on page 61 as Army air transports with flight decks. They were requisitioned while under construction for completion as landing ships with flying-off decks. Side and plan views are included of "Akitsu Maru" as she was to be modified in 1944 with a larger flight deck in order to permit aircraft to land. No photos unfortunately.
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