Since I can't read the Japanese, I'm hoping this is real. Always wanted the french CV/CVL that was actually built even if she was primarily a seaplane tender.

CaptainJudaism said:

Since I can't read the Japanese, I'm hoping this is real. Always wanted the french CV/CVL that was actually built even if she was primarily a seaplane tender.

It came from the official JP twitter, so yes it's real.

blindVigil said:

It came from the official JP twitter, so yes it's real.

Sweet.

CaptainJudaism said:

Since I can't read the Japanese, I'm hoping this is real. Always wanted the french CV/CVL that was actually built even if she was primarily a seaplane tender.

Bearn could launch full-sized planes though, she isn't a seaplane carrier, she's a full CV.

0u0 said:

Bearn could launch full-sized planes though, she isn't a seaplane carrier, she's a full CV.

Just obsolete by the time the war started. French military command never truly believed in the potential of the aircraft carriers. IIRC, there were also a seaplanes lobby, so that may have played a role.