Peak numerical strength of the V-force was probably Dec 62 - Mar 63 with some 22 squadrons of V-bombers.
Plus another 20 Thor missile sites, each with 3 missiles per site.
The emphasis back then was on nuclear deterrence and the air defence of the UK as well as other UK interests including BAOR.
This 'agile' or 'expeditionary' bolleaux is a more recent phenomenon whose morality many people are beginning to question. Even in 1984 when I started on the VC10K, we didn't have any mission requirements involving offensive operations - although one did raise its head later and we were somewhat surprised at being involved in something other than purely defensive activity.