Did USS Wolverine and USS Sable improve US carrier training, and what did Japan use?
Short answerThe converted Great Lakes carriers made US qualification easier and more effective, while Japan used Hosho extensively for carrier training.
NotesWolverine and Sable gave American pilots repeated deck practice away from combat carriers and submarine threats. The Japanese answer relied heavily on the pioneering carrier Hosho, showing how older flight decks could retain value as training infrastructure.