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Old 9th Feb 2008, 19:59
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Harry, in those days strike was synonomous with nuclear. Tactical in this context was to differentiate from strategic. You may recall that not long after this Bomber Command became Strike Command in recognition of is primary nuclear strike role.

The Vulcan and Victor were Strategic Strike Bomber, Tanker and Reconnaissance Aircraft whereas the Canberra as a Tactical Strike Bomber.

The name TSR2 therefore was a perfectly apt description.
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