Furious contributed to the British carrier campaign against Tirpitz through Operation Tungsten, Operation Mascot, and related strikes. During Mascot on 17 July 1944 she operated with Formidable and Indefatigable in a formation that is often overlooked in accounts of British multi-carrier warfare. Seafires, Hellcats, Barracudas, and Swordfish gave the force a varied mix of fighter, strike, and support capabilities. Furious also took part in the Operation Goodwood series before leaving front-line service. Her presence shows that a First World War hull could remain a practical component of sophisticated fleet-air operations alongside much newer carriers.
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Furious joins the multi-carrier campaign against Tirpitz
The veteran carrier supported strikes on Tirpitz alongside newer ships, including Operation Mascot with Formidable and Indefatigable in July 1944.