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Would the US Navy still have wanted HMS Victorious?

If Yorktown had survived Midway, the US Navy's need for the British carrier Victorious would have been lower, though reinforcement could still appeal.

Aircraft Carriers Battle Of Midway HMS Victorious US Navy USS Yorktown (CV-5)

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Question

Would the US Navy still have needed HMS Victorious if USS Yorktown had survived Midway?

Short answer

Probably not as much, although the Navy might still have wanted the additional carrier.

Notes

If USS Yorktown had survived Midway, the US Navy probably would have had less need for HMS Victorious. An additional carrier could still have been welcome, so reduced need would not necessarily have eliminated American interest in the loan.