the Victor Lane came from my experience of flying in the VFR lane passing on the ocean side of JFK airport during my world helicopter flight. It is a great example of “copying the success of others
When did the Victor lane come into existence? Regular Navy practice, from 1970 that I have familiarity with, was coastal from Nowra, 500' at CTR, coastal to the heads and turn left for Navy base of choice. Perhaps that laid the groundwork?