Joffre-Class Aircraft Carrier

The Joffre class was France’s planned modern aircraft-carrier class of the late 1930s. The lead ship was laid down at Saint-Nazaire in November 1938, but construction stopped after France’s defeat in 1940 before completion. The design combined a conventional flight deck with arrangements intended for a modern carrier air group. No ship of the class entered service. It differed from earlier PA15 studies, cruiser-conversion proposals, and the older carrier Béarn rather than assigning all French carrier projects one common specification. France was also seeking suitable modern aircraft for the planned air group. A carrier hull, its aircraft, trained personnel, and support facilities all had to develop together for an operational capability.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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