Would an air group of F3Fs, Swordfish, and Hs 123s be a good choice for 1939?
Short answerThe Skua is still preferred over the Hs 123, chiefly because of carrier landings.
NotesA proposed 1939 air group combines Grumman F3F fighters, Swordfish torpedo bombers, and Hs 123 dive bombers. The dive-bomber choice remains the point of disagreement. The Skua is preferred chiefly because the aircraft must land on a carrier, making suitability for shipboard operation decisive in this comparison.