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Why Eagle would prioritise Fulmars over dummy Swordfish attacks

A suggestion to use Swordfish dummy attacks is rejected because Eagle would be occupied launching Fulmar fighters.

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Question

Could Swordfish make dummy attacks to force the Japanese bombers to turn away from Force Z?

Short answer

The priority would be launching Fulmars. Launching Swordfish for dummy attacks would get in the fighters' way.

Notes

Launching Fulmar fighters takes priority during the proposed defence of Force Z. Sending Swordfish to make dummy attacks on the Japanese bombers would interfere with that work.