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David Hobbs book says

Posted by Kelvin on May 16, 2024, 17:12:40, in reply to "Re: HMS Bulwark, steam catapults?"

All three were to be given steam catapults but after the 1957 Defence Review, which reduced the number of fleet carriers required, only Centaur was modernised and it was decided to convert Albion and Bulwark to commando carriers. Here's a 1956 shot of Eagle, Albion and Bulwark

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HMS Bulwark, steam catapults? - Mike Costello May 14, 2024, 16:03:42

Re: HMS Bulwark, steam catapults? - DAVID ALCOCK May 15, 2024, 6:29:14
- Re: HMS Bulwark, steam catapults? - Kelvin May 15, 2024, 8:58:01
  - Re: HMS Bulwark, steam catapults? - Mike Costello May 15, 2024, 12:45:12
    - David Hobbs book says - Kelvin May 16, 2024, 17:12:40
    - correction - Kelvin May 16, 2024, 10:58:36
      - Re: correction - mike costello May 17, 2024, 17:54:29
  - PS - Kelvin May 15, 2024, 9:14:24
    - Derivation of the term 'hicopleter' - Pilot Officer Prune May 18, 2024, 9:53:07

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