Would Fisher's appetite for innovation have fast-tracked the raid had he remained First Sea Lord?
Short answerProbably not in this scenario. His competing vision and opposition to early carrier proposals work against the assumption that he would accelerate them.
NotesFisher had a competing vision for the ships and their Baltic mission. He argued against aircraft carriers in this early period. Keeping him in office would therefore not automatically bring the raid forward. His commitment to a particular plan could obstruct the carrier alternative considered here.