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Bogue-class escort carriers delivered the needed flight deck

Bogue-class escort carriers earned their value through rapid construction and timely availability of usable flight decks.

Question

What do you think of the Bogue-class escort carriers?

Short answer

They were useful ships delivered at the right time, built quickly enough to supply flight decks and aircraft such as Swordfish where needed.

Notes

The Bogue class provided flight decks where and when they were needed. Building the ships quickly was central to that value. A usable deck carrying aircraft such as Swordfish could meet the immediate requirement.