What carriers and aircraft would equip your ideal Second World War-era navy?
Short answerUse Malta-class carriers with Fireflies, Hellcats or Corsairs, and Avengers, then introduce Sea Furies after the war.
NotesThe unbuilt Malta class supplies the preferred wartime carrier hull. Fireflies provide long-range reconnaissance and multi-seat fighter capability, while Hellcats or Corsairs cover the single-seat fighter role. Avengers supply a mature strike aircraft. In the immediate postwar period, Sea Furies replace the single-seat fighters while Fireflies and Avengers remain useful in their specialized roles.