Graf Zeppelin Aircraft Carrier #4826 discontinuedGraf Zeppelin is the only aircraft carrier launched in Germany history. Its construction began on December 28, 1936 in Kiel. At the behest of Adolf Hitler, work was stopped in 1943 despite the progress of construction at the level of over 90%. This had to do with the withdrawal of all large units after the Battle of the Barents Sea. The aircraft carrier was towed to Szczecin, where useful equipment was dismantled. Its construction was never completed.