Originally Posted by
ShyTorque
The RAF used a bombing technique with their Buccaneers which was similar. The aircraft would be pulled hard nose up from fast and low and the bomb let go. The aircraft would then quickly depart the scene. If my memory is correct, it was known as the “Lepus and toss” technique. The Lepus was a very powerful illumination flare. I never flew the type, but many, many years ago (47 I think) I was responsible for booking range slots for them!
Beagle might be able to explain in more detail because he did fly them.
Most previous generation ground attack aircraft could “loft” or “toss” (subtle difference) bombs. Buccaneers, Jaguars and GR Tornados certainly did in the RAF but these were computed releases against a target position. Firing rockets on an unknown trajectory in the general direction of the enemy is not quite the same thing.