Graf Zeppelin Question

What kinds of planes where the Germans launching from the Graf Zeppelin? Did the Germans improvise with their aircraft carriers?

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The original idea was to use carrier variants of the Me-109 fighter, Ju-87 dive bomber and Fi-167 scouting bi-plane. Later on, when work on the ship itself was resumed, R&D into new aircraft variants/designs was ordered but ultimately nothing came of this. Commitment to the aircraft carrier project was too lukewarm and inconsistent for much time, attention & resources to be invested specialized carrier aircraft

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