Why Béarn could serve as an escort carrier

Béarn's plausible wartime job is compared with the supporting role played by Argus rather than with fast fleet carriers. French aircrew could transition to Swordfish aircraft that Britain could supply and sustain. Her low speed and awkward carrier design mattered less when she stayed with a convoy instead of maneuvering with a battle fleet. Her torpedo protection could also improve her survivability in that role. Air patrols, anti-submarine coverage, and the ability to keep aircraft over a critical convoy would make her useful despite her limitations.