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An ideal late-war British carrier and air group

A Malta-class carrier with Fireflies, Hellcats or Corsairs, and Avengers would combine long-range reconnaissance with proven fighter and strike aircraft.

Question

What carriers and aircraft would equip your ideal Second World War-era navy?

Short answer

Use Malta-class carriers with Fireflies, Hellcats or Corsairs, and Avengers, then introduce Sea Furies after the war.

Notes

The 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.