A Royal Navy force structure for the 1950 cuts

If required to cut Royal Navy ships and manpower after 1950, what capabilities should be protected?

Older and expensive ships would retire early, concentrating resources on four modernized fleet carriers, four amphibious groups, newer escorts, and a more useful Tiger-class cruiser program.

The proposed fleet centers on Eagle, Ark Royal, Implacable, and Indefatigable while accepting the early loss of Vanguard and older wartime carriers. Selling many light fleet carriers and pairing four retained aviation ships with landing ship docks would create repeatable amphibious groups. The alternative Tiger proposal uses a simpler gun fit and upgrade space, illustrating how early design restraint can preserve a ship's value as missiles and helicopters arrive.