The French navy recovered complete control of its aviation arm earlier than the Royal Navy did, giving it more time to influence aircraft and carrier requirements. A new generation of French naval aircraft was being developed for Joffre, although some of those designs remained questionable. Their capabilities could have complemented other Allied aircraft. The carrier itself might also have been converted to British or American aircraft types without great difficulty. Aircraft compatibility would not remove the hull compromise caused by the extreme forward lift, which British and American constructors would probably have questioned.
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French air-group work could ease Allied aircraft adoption
Earlier restoration of naval control shaped a new French aircraft generation, while Joffre could probably have adapted British or American types.