Marcettiman # 11
If Voyager deployed to Lossie it requires Groundcrew and Aircrew who stay for the duration ( 14 days ?) of the detachment. They are then not available for other work or
training. This can cause problems with Flying Currency or Simuator requirements. Aircrew can not be easily swapped to cover these or other service requirements. If
the aircraft sit on the ground unused for long periods it causes problems for the Engineers for Fleet Management.
The aircraft will need a suitable Parking Area with special Aircraft Ground Equipment ( De icers,Toilet Truck,Tug, Giraffe etc) not required by resident Fighter Squadrons.
Will also need a stock of spares and tools, as well as accomodation.
This has been considered many times since Victor 1 days in the 60's, and rejected as too expensive and complicated. Unless aircraft swap overs are done during routine
AAR training sorties you could actually fly more transit hours than you save if activity is low. Swap outs and Receiver AAR Training requirements do not neccessarily coincide
Interceptions are not always to the North. The Voyager may be needed over the North or Irish Seas.