Simple really Smartman,the Vulcan lot could always talk a good war,certainly eat for the country,tried to drink for it as well,but never had to really prove themselves.They did have a go in the Falklands of course (denied to the Buccs as we no longer had a real Carrier) but the rest was just hot, stuffy air. Beags has been in both places perhaps he can explain.
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