Unicorn is considered in terms of where an aircraft-maintenance and support ship could be based, including Singapore, and what repeated orders might provide by 1942. Such ships change carrier force capacity because they support aircraft and operations across the fleet, even though they are smaller than conventional fleet carriers.
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HMS Unicorn as a force multiplier for carrier aviation
The discussion treats HMS Unicorn and possible sisters as aviation-support ships that could strengthen carrier deployment without being large fleet carriers.