Archibald
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V-bombers were used for the maritime reconnaissance role (the last Victor B2s got a side looking radar) so that might be a good start. What you suggests looks a bit like the Soviet Naval aviation: there were very small carriers (Kiev class) but the main strike force was land-based Tu-26 Backfires, the same used by the Soviet Air Force. There were also maritime patrol tu-95s with an enormous chin radar, the Big Bulge, to track US carrier task forces.
So I can see Victors or Vulcans playing a similar role, with the Nimrod MR2 taking the role of the Tu-95s. All three aircraft armed with loads of antiship missiles (Sea Eagle ?)
So I can see Victors or Vulcans playing a similar role, with the Nimrod MR2 taking the role of the Tu-95s. All three aircraft armed with loads of antiship missiles (Sea Eagle ?)
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