My problem is using AV's from dot point bases. Since they, unlike your AG's and AD's don't have intrinsic supply, you are left unloading suppies on the beach. This really ties up a valuable AK for little return.
As far as stopping to pick up aircraft I don't see the risks are that much greater than a CV heading into the wind to launch or recover aircraft. Besides CA, CL and BB's had to. As far as converting them to transport ships and might be because the IJN was running low on both ships and trained pilots. These pilots would have had a lot a lot of flying time and from the above posts very aggressive.
At Mynok. I don't get your Comment "He's a troll in case you haven't figured that out yet. Use the green button. " I am learning some new things and new ideas.
