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Originally Posted by clive bradbury
Yes, the US Navy were quite envious of the RN steel decks, especially once kamikazes were about.
The RN oted for steel from the start because British carriers were expected to operate within the range of enemy land-based bombers e.g. the Med. This policy paid off when they moved to the Pacific as well.
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Another point of view would be here:
http://www.navweaps.com/index_tech/tech-030.htm