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== Operational History ==
== Operational History ==
[[File:HMS Ark Royal USS Nimitz Norfolk1 1978.jpeg|left|thumb|The [[Urcea|Urcean]] carrier [[Erenion-class aircraft carrier|HMCMS ''Erenion'']] and the ''Estia'' moored in [[Burgundie]] during joint exercises.]]
[[File:HMS Ark Royal USS Nimitz Norfolk1 1978.jpeg|left|thumb|The [[Urcea|Urcean]] carrier [[Erenion-class aircraft carrier|HMCMS ''Erenion'']] and the ''Estia'' moored in [[Burgundie]] during joint exercises.]]
During [[Operation Kipling]], which took place from [[1964]] to [[1982]], the Estia class aircraft carriers played a crucial role in the [[Navy of Burgundie]]'s military strategy in [[Audonia]]. The [[Navy of Burgundie|Navy]]'s approach to the conflict was characterized by a combination of air and naval power, primarily facilitated by the use of their aircraft carriers, chief among them was the Estia class.
In the early stages of the war, the Estia class carriers served as instrumental platforms for projecting air power over the contested areas, including [[Kandara]], [[Oyashima]], and [[Pursat]]. The carriers were seen as key assets for the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Burgoignesc military]] to assert dominance in the region, allowing them to conduct airstrikes, provide air support to ground troops, and conduct reconnaissance missions.
[[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] aircraft carrier doctrine emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining air superiority and providing close air support for ground forces. The carriers were used to deploy a mix of fighter aircraft, bombers, and reconnaissance planes to conduct offensive operations against communist and socialist forces, disrupting supply lines and targeting key enemy positions. These operations were crucial in sustaining the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Burgoignesc military]] presence and control over certain areas during the conflict.
The Estia aircraft carriers also served as a means of logistical support, enabling the transportation of troops, equipment, and supplies to various locations within the region. This logistical function was essential for maintaining the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Burgoignesc military]]'s operational capacity and reinforcing their positions in the face of persistent communist/socialist resistance.
However, despite the strategic advantages offered by the aircraft carriers, the [[Navy of Burgundie]] faced several challenges during the war, including the limited availability of carriers, logistical constraints, the disparate battlefields, and the evolving tactics of the communist/socialist forces. The increasing use of inland guerrilla warfare and the vast expanses in the region made it challenging for the [[Burgundie]] to fully leverage the capabilities of their carriers and achieve decisive victories.


The entire class went under refits from 1975 to 1985, including more extensive work on the Flight 1 carriers. This process generally homogenized the class's displacement and equipment characteristics.
The entire class went under refits from 1975 to 1985, including more extensive work on the Flight 1 carriers. This process generally homogenized the class's displacement and equipment characteristics.