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The first purpose built Carrier was HMS Hermes laid down In 1918 D. As MP rightly said the Taranto raid proved the concept of shallow water torpedo attacks in confined harbours, although the Japanese official did as you very correctly point out did report back his findings how ever the Japanese had already war gamed the Pearl Habour raid, as had indeed the Taranto raid been before the middle east campaign had commenced.plan_D said:The British invented the AIRCRAFT CARRIER
honestly think he didn't go tell Yamamoto how successful it was?!
Blimey D this could go on for ever perhaps some one else could put their two pence worth in and help resolve our stale matefrom D Wragg. Seeking the Ideal Carrier. The design features introduced on HMS Eagle were continued with the fourth British carrier. HMS Hermes the first to be designed from the keel upwards as an aircraft carrier. Laid down in 1918 the construction of Hermes was delayed while while the ideal layout for an aircraft carrier was finalized and she was not completed until 1924 Her starboard Island Incorporated a single large funnel. at 10,850 tons Hermes was the smallest fleet carrier ever operated by the Royal Navy
The Ark Royal was the first purpose built Fleet Carrier then.
plan_D said:Do you know which ones they were, GrG?