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Posted by Doug on August 10, 2025, 14:47:44, in reply to "Re: Why was USS Saratoga sent to assist the British Fleet in 1944?"
In 1944, Saratoga worked with the Illustrious in the CBI area in preparation for the BPF joining the Third/Fifth Fleet.
The aviators of the Illustrious were in awe of the USN as the Sara could launch and recover almost twice as many aircraft in about half the time the Illustrious could launch and recover its complement of aircraft. 
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I thoughr it operated with HMS VICTORIOUS aka HMS ROBIN which was helping out as USN had no other carriers! Previous Message
That may have been part of it, but I suspect Sara was simply available and if memory serves in the south Pacific. Previous Message
Because it was the oldest carrier and did not fit in with the Essex class?
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