A former OC No. 5 Stn had a similar concept [albeit in the AD role) with a supported 'FC-130' over the North Sea launching numerous AAMs at the advancing hordes. Undoubtedly his view was coloured by his 2 x Mx, no guns, experience on the F.6 
Before the WIWOL Mafia nail your boots to the mess bar, with you still in them, I think you'll find that the F6 did indeed have guns!