Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!lll-winken!sun-barr!rutgers!att!cbnews!military From: frank0@ibmpcug.co.uk (Frank Dunn) Newsgroups: sci.military Subject: Re: Small carrier missions Message-ID: <11606@cbnews.ATT.COM> Date: 21 Nov 89 04:20:56 GMT Sender: military@cbnews.ATT.COM Organization: The IBM PC User Group, UK. Lines: 14 Approved: military@att.att.com From: Frank Dunn The Skyhawks were attack aircraft. The Mirages and Daggers , with a greater unrefuelled range, were the fighters. Supposedly providing cover for the Skyhawks. Often they stayed high and didn't mix it with the Sea Harriers. Of course its a fallacy to assume air superiority is the ability to dominate airspace constantly. Its time and area limited. Most times the RN managed to provide it when it was required. When they couldn't the Skyhawks proved their worth. -- Automatic Disclaimer: The views expressed above are those of the author alone and may not represent the views of the IBM PC User Group.