At the end of the 50's, we had Eagle, Ark Royal, Centaur, Albion, Bulwark, Hermes and Victorious. Glory, Ocean and Theseus were probably laid up and Triumphs future was uncertain. She was eventually converted to a mobile repair facility. Centaur was next to go. A fire late 60's meant an early retirement for Victorious.. Albion, Bulwark and Hermes were converted to commando carriers. By the early 70's.. Eagle had gone leaving Ark Royal as the only bonafide carrier plus Hermes in her commando role. CV-01 had been cancelled in the 60's making way for the thru-deck cruisers (Illustrious, Invincible and Ark Royal V) which started building in the 70's.
And now.. they're all gone
ATB
DaveB
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