Thanks
Beagle, very interesting. Didn't know that about Voyager not being able to act as a receiver.
I guess nobody likes the idea of being replaced by a computer, but it's happening in all spheres of life so no reason why navs should be any different I suppose.
So your scenario is highly unlikely for future RAF operations.
Quite possibly, but I am reminded of an ancient Scottish AEO on 214 who used to say whenever he heard the expression "it is not envisaged that..." he was reminded that in the first major battle of recorded history, the siege of Jericho, it was not envisaged that the main assault would be carried out by musicians!