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2 Nov 1941, HMS Indomitable hits a reef off Jamaica, taking her to Norfolk, VA for repairs until 19 Nov.

Interesting source for dates http://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/11_months_INDOM.htm#.W1-3fhpE2hA

POD1. The damage to Indomitable is believed not to be severe, but sufficient to delay her, so the Admiralty decides to send Ark Royal and separately two avgas/oiler transports to the Far East on 4 Nov 1941 via South Africa. But first Ark returns to Britain from Gibraltar to load up the max aircraft and air personnel possible.

POD2. The Admiralty orders Phillips to wait in Ceylon for Ark Royal’s arrival. Thus, the torpedo that sunk Ark Royal ITTL on 14 Nov. 1941 never occurs, and Prince of Wales and Repulse do not arrive at Singapore before hostilities begin.

Questions..... what aircraft would Ark Royal embark? Those lifts are too narrow for non-folding aircraft. I assume it’s Fulmars and Albacores, and maybe some Skuas? How many aircraft can Ark embark in a useful fashion? How is the upcoming battle impacted?
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