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Could Norway inherit French aircraft orders?

Aircraft diverted from fallen France could equip Norway's defence, but those machines would no longer reinforce British carrier aviation.

Question

Could Norway take over aircraft orders placed by France?

Short answer

Likely yes; diverted orders and other purchases could give Norway Wildcats, although Britain would then have fewer for its carriers.

Notes

Norway could inherit some aircraft originally ordered by France after the French collapse. American purchases and Swedish manufacturing offer additional sources for Norwegian rearmament. One possible result is Norwegian Wildcats defending the country during its counterpart to the Battle of Britain. The tradeoff is that aircraft diverted to Norway would not be available for British carriers.