Seawitch
Airman 1st Class
When the Vulcan bomber was suddenly, and unexpectedly called to active service in 1982 it was only just there.
In spite of that rude shock it was still gotten rid off a couple of years later (as an air tanker by then) without a replacement.
I'm mindful the Vulcan was meant primarily for the obsolete Nuclear role, but I think thats besides the point.
The Gulf wars depended on one nation within an alliance to provide a heavy bomber.
I personally think we should have a heavy bomber in the RAF, but what, B52's?
There seemed to be plenty laid up in 1982, so why not? I hope this isn't deemed political it isn't meant to be.
In spite of that rude shock it was still gotten rid off a couple of years later (as an air tanker by then) without a replacement.
I'm mindful the Vulcan was meant primarily for the obsolete Nuclear role, but I think thats besides the point.
The Gulf wars depended on one nation within an alliance to provide a heavy bomber.
I personally think we should have a heavy bomber in the RAF, but what, B52's?
There seemed to be plenty laid up in 1982, so why not? I hope this isn't deemed political it isn't meant to be.
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