A model of Graf Zeppelin prompts a comparison with Ark Royal and Illustrious, British carriers that entered service and operated. Germany completed aircraft intended for carrier operations despite never completing an operational carrier. The aircraft and ship programmes could therefore reach different stages of completion. Having carrier-capable aircraft did not by itself provide an operational carrier force.
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Graf Zeppelin and carrier aircraft without an operational carrier
The uncompleted Graf Zeppelin prompts the observation that Germany still developed and completed aircraft intended for carrier operations.