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Did Henderson also shape the Hunt-class destroyers?

Henderson's association with the smaller Hunt-class destroyers is confirmed, though the design story is not developed here.

Destroyer Design Hunt Class Destroyers Reginald Henderson Royal Navy

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Question

Was Reginald Henderson also responsible for the smaller Hunt-class destroyers?

Short answer

Yes, but the lecture does not expand on the Hunt-class design story.

Notes

A viewer connects Reginald Henderson's role in amphibious development with the smaller Hunt-class destroyers. The association is confirmed immediately, adding another example of Henderson's influence across interwar Royal Navy design. The lecture does not explain the destroyer programme in detail.