The Royal Navy employed escort carriers across a wide range of missions once the ships entered service. They ferried aircraft, conducted strikes, supported the Salerno landings, operated in the Pacific, protected convoys, and served experimental purposes. Their air groups were large enough for many secondary missions without consuming a scarce fleet carrier. Wartime organizations found more uses for the flexible platform than its original design rationale anticipated.
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Royal Navy escort-carrier mission flexibility
The Royal Navy used a modest flight deck for ferrying, strikes, amphibious support, Pacific operations, convoy escort, and experiments.