Would Battenberg change wartime aircraft procurement?

Would Battenberg change wartime aircraft procurement?

He would probably continue aviation projects begun during his tenure, while faster construction remains uncertain.

Aircraft capable of justifying a dedicated ship in 1916 were very different from those available in 1912. By 1914, building ships specifically for aircraft had become a more plausible choice. Battenberg liked aircraft, and Hermes and other projects had begun during his tenure, so continued procurement is expected in this scenario. Avoiding Courageous, Glorious, and Furious could change what else was built, but it does not establish how quickly carriers would appear.