Cochrane with modern carrier doctrine would strike Italy early

How would Thomas Cochrane use a powerful 1940 Mediterranean Fleet if he understood current carrier doctrine?

He would likely mount an early, aggressive carrier raid on the Italian fleet, using roughly seventy-two Swordfish and fast surface forces for support and deception.

The scenario gives Cochrane Courageous, Glorious, fast cruisers, and knowledge of 1940 carrier doctrine. He would likely treat the carriers as the primary striking arm rather than hold them behind the battle line. Their combined groups could deliver about seventy-two Swordfish while fast surface ships conducted aggressive supporting movements. An early Taranto-style raid would aim to damage the Italian battlefleet before it could impose a sustained threat on British operations.