Originally Posted by
Mogwi
Atlantic Conveyor proved the concept of vertical-only ops from a small deck and that would have been enough for short-range intercepts. Intrepid and Fearless both acted as temporary homes for a SHAR during the hectic days post D-Day.
Even then, the alert Sea Harrier on Conveyor operated without underwing tanks to minimise weight on take off, hopefully with a nearby Victor to top up from.
