Since we are discusing carrier air groups, here are some intresting facts...
In Dec 1941
A US Fleet Carrier deployed with 18 fighters, 36 dive/scout bombers and 18 torpedo bombers.
A Japanese Fleet Carrier deployed with 18 fighters, 18 dive bombers and 18-27 torpedo bombers.
A British Carrier (Feb 42) deployed with 21 fighters and 24 torpedo bombers.
In Sept 1943
A US Fleet Carrier deployed with 38 fighters, 28 dive bombers and 18 torpedo bombers.
A Japanese Fleet Carrier deployed with 18-27 fighters, 20-27 dive bombers and 10-23 torpedo bombers.
A British Fleet Carrier deployed with 36 fighters and 12 dive bombers.
In Dec 1944
A US Fleet Carrier deployed with 71 fighters, 15 dive bombers and 15 torpedo bombers.
A Japanese Fleet Carrier deployed with 26-27 fighters, 25-26 dive bombers and 17 torpedo bombers.
A British Fleet Carrier deployed with 60 fighters and 18 dive bombers.
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