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Published 22 Oct 2024For today’s video, we’ll be looking at the last of Canada’s aircraft carriers. Not typically a navy you associate with that kind of ship, but the Canadians actually operated three during the Cold War.
The third, HMCS Bonaventure, is an interesting one. A small ship, that operated aircraft at the very edge of her capability. And routinely baffled American pilots in the process.
Yet, she was also a ship that came to an end before her time. Decommissioned and scrapped, right after an expensive (and extensive) mid-life overhaul. In what is generally seen as a bad political move, more than anything to do with her capabilities.
Further Reading:
https://www.amazon.com/Bonnie-Bonaven…
https://www.amazon.com/British-Aircra…
https://www.amazon.com/British-Carrie…
https://www.amazon.com/Ships-Canadas-…
https://docslib.org/doc/3031356/royal…
March 6, 2025
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