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Henderson also anticipated the aircraft carrier's rise

A brief correction places Reginald Henderson alongside John Fisher in anticipating the aircraft carrier's future importance.

Aircraft Carriers John Fisher Naval Aviation Reginald Henderson Royal Navy

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Question

Was Admiral Fisher the only person who foresaw the aircraft carrier's importance?

Short answer

No. Henderson's career is given as evidence that he anticipated it as well.

Notes

A viewer suggests that no one besides Admiral Fisher could have foreseen the aircraft carrier's later importance. Henderson's career provides contrary evidence. Early British carrier advocacy therefore cannot be reduced to a single visionary figure. The brief reply does not develop Henderson's record in detail.