Thanks for the considered response LL and the update on the Wildcat/martlett
As you say the amphibious capability is/near shore environment is by far the most likely place the carriers will see action. It's a different question (and one beaten to death on the Carrier thread) as to the relative merits of more Assault type ships - such as "Ocean", or an "America" or "Juan Carlos" as opposed the "QE" CV's.