Jags on the M1
Driving down the M1 the other day I was reminded of something I was told in training in the early 80’s ……. With the Russian bear poised to steam roller the West we were told that several sections of motorway (the M1 was mentioned) had been specifically designed to be long enough and straight enough to operate jags etc from them when all our airfields got taken out (and we had double figures back then!). Apparently, the jets would hide under bridges, which were designed for it, and everyone would camp under cam nets on the verge!
It sounds farfetched to me. But so does operating Harriers from supermarkets with all the windows smashed so they could just roll into isle 1, and that was seriously considered. Has anyone else ever heard of motorway operations in the UK?
Last edited by Rigger1; 25th Mar 2008 at 09:18.
Reason: Edited for spelling