Brickhistory, indeed, but I bet the aggressor learning curve didn't include white ones on the rails!
Every time I see a new pic, it really does look like a rummage through Airfix's parts bin
The earlier IAF Tomcat question, last I heard the ones that were still flying were being used in the AEW role as the radars outperformed indigenous products. Don't know if they were standard fit as per USN, though.