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Canadian Invincible-class carriers and Commonwealth capacity

Replacing Bonaventure with Invincible-class carriers could keep Canadian fixed-wing naval aviation alive and encourage Australia to follow.

Question

What if Canada adopted Iroquois-class escorts and replaced Bonaventure with Invincible-class carriers?

Short answer

Canada would probably operate Harriers, and Australia might copy the carrier choice, creating much greater Commonwealth naval-air capacity.

Notes

The scenario produces a larger Commonwealth fleet of Harrier-capable light carriers. Britain, Canada, and Australia operating several similar ships would expand deployable aviation and improve opportunities for shared support and training.