Following the Red Flag accident the investigation revealed that the fatigue test specimen, which was still going strong, was not programmed with loads representing actual usage. The force was grounded for a long time whilst all airframes were inspected and several never made it back into the air. The reduced force did eventually recommence flying and did not change its tactics which, at the time, were the only way of surviving air defences. When it was replaced by the Tornado low flying continued to be the preferred tactic until Gulf War 1 caused a bit of a rethink.
Of course the last few years of Buccaneer service were in the maritime role where low flying was even lower but less fatiguing.
Last edited by Timelord; 24th Nov 2023 at 15:53.