====== The Whale Has Wings ======

[[early 20th century|World War II era]] [[naval timelines|naval timeline]] by [[offtopic:Astrodragon]]. The first thread, now archived, is available [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=224761|here]] and the timeline currently continues in its second thread, [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=352686|here]].

The Royal Navy regains control of the Fleet Air Arm from the Royal Air Force earlier than in [[alternate history:OTL]]. This leads to greater support for the FAA, including more advanced carrier aircraft. The knock-on effects are followed through the war with some interesting alternative outcomes. 

With over 1.81 million views, it stands as the most-read timeline on Alternatehistory.com as of May 2013.

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==== Awards ====

It won the [[alternate history:2013 winners|2013 Turtledove Award]] in the **"[[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/attachments/196916/|Best Continuing World War II Timeline]]"** category.

In repeated [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/attachments/223605/|the same success in the same category]] at the [[alternate history:2014 winners|2014 Turtledove Awards]].

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