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.
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.
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.
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.
BearnAn improvement in operational code and tactical variables...Aircraft CarrierThis sequence should be useful.