Thanks PN and others ...
All quite chilling really. Given the scenario back then, that we had launched a retaliatory strike with incoming on it's way toward the West ... then under the premiss of MAD ... it seems a bit, if you'll forgive me, academic after dropping the "sunshine" to be able to continue flying. I have great respect for you guys on the V Force and Bucs as the prospect of returning to "anything" let alone the base you launched from under the ensuing Armageddon requires great mental strength (and that's very likely understating the fact) ... but you stood ready to do it.
Perhaps that's why not too much serious effort was expending on counter measures.
On the other hand our America cousins seemed to explore options ... here are a few pics from the early gold film through to electro-optic ceramic technology deployed on the F-111 in the 80's
The MIL-G-635 flash blindness goggle kit
The PLZT goggles
For those interested ... here is the full article.
Aircrew Flash Blindness Protection
Best ...
Coff.