Originally Posted by Vendee
It didn't have the flexability to operate out of its original cold war role, unlike the combat proven GR1/4 which is still performing sterling work today.
Actually, no. It was just the job for the Gulf War 1, UK QRA, Telic, Southern Watch, Bosnia, etc. Perfect for escort, CAP and long range patrols. It had the legs, persistence and (by then) really good systems. In some respects, it was post-Cold War that it really came into its own.