Originally Posted by
SNator
I remember a plan for the Buccaneers around Cape Horn. It would have been interesting to say the least. But think what we could have done with conventional carriers (cat & trap) Buccs and F4s!
I did hear that the Bucc couldn't be considered for the Black Buck missions (from Ascension) because they would run out of engine oil on the trip!
There was also rumour that the RN popped into IWM Duxford to take a look at their Gannet AEW when this was all kicking off.
I'm pretty sure that Duxford's Vulcan is without its AAR probe too???