And if memory serves, the AAR element for the Varks was vastly increased due to overflight refusals from a certain nation, leading to a flightpath west of the Iberian peninsula, followed by a left turn at Gib. If the USN CVWs had been Pave Spike/Tack (can't remember which) capable across the board rather than just the Intruders, the USAF strike element might not have been needed.