Just reached chapter 17 of Sqn Ldr Pook's book (chapter entitled More Navy Cockups -
) He is utterly scathing about the lack of co-operation, understanding of recce/ground attack roles and tasking, and tactics displayed by the senior naval command aboard the carrier. And it's both fascinating and horrifying to read how completely shagged-out the Harrier GR3s were with equipment and systems failing all the time - yet they still managed to get the job done.