During Illustrious's 1941 American refit, Lord Louis Mountbatten was appointed captain. He used the yard period for a political tour of the United States, making the damaged carrier part of the alliance's public story as well as a repair project. Captain Talbot replaced him before the ship returned to operations. The episode adds alliance politics and propaganda to the practical story of battle-damage repair.
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Illustrious's American refit doubles as an alliance publicity tour
Lord Louis Mountbatten's appointment turns the carrier's yard period into a political and propaganda opportunity before Captain Talbot takes command.