Yes but Navaleye your whole point was that this was an example of our carriers being needed post 1982.
So
a. Your example was inaccurate.
b. They weren't needed, just as the GR1/4, F3, GR7 and Jaguar (for Northern Watch) contributions weren't needed. I'll not say the same for the ISTAR and tanker contributions.
c. Your impression that even in Op BOLTON/RESINATE the aircraft from CVS operated as an independant integrated balanced package shows how little you understand about COMAO Ops.
By all means defend CVF, I've yet to be wholeheartedly convinced one way or another, but try to use fact rather than dits to support your argument and please admit when you've got it woefully wrong.