The Cmk1 had refuel probes in the 80's as we used to fit them adhoc, 10 Sqn didn't like them as it ruined to look on the pax version, but when required we did fit them, I can remember at least 5 occasions we had them on various aircraft pre tanker days.
I would have thought a freight door on a voyager would have been ideal, after all when deploying a squadron, the ability to trail the aircraft, carry the Engineering staff and the tooling / spares etc that won't fit downstairs such as engines.
Might have Hercs etc, but using one aircraft surely must be better than two.
Last edited by NutLoose; 9th Oct 2013 at 21:35.