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@trig There are a set of sequential phases in each player turn. Certain things happens in each of these phases. The planes must land during the non-combat phase, and since the Carriers are not there - due to their placement in a later phase - the planes can not land. It’s as simple as that. No need to complicate things.

I have seen countless problems arise because people brought their G40 “assumptions” to GW36. Needless to say, it’s not a good idea.

China has never been completely conquered in any of our games, so I think you’re mistaken.

@trig
"Units must be placed at a factory you have possessed since the start of the turn”

11.1 also specifies that ships are placed at Shipyards.
As Carriers can not be placed at a Factory, aircraft can not be placed directly on Carriers.

Using optional rule 15.3 changes this. Part of that rule is about placement.