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I noticed mention above that the RAF expressed interest in using the P1154RN to replace Lightning.I suspect this was probably a marker by an officer writing a paper in 1964.I have never come across any other reference to RAF interest in the RN variant of the 1154. Had they shown more it might have made it harder for the RN to get F4s since Defence Secretary Thorneycroft was keen on a joint service UK procurement.Most sources suggest the twin engined RN version was even less feasible than the RAF one.Hawker seemed determined to build single engine simple fighters so I see a BAC VG type as the only "real life" alternative to F4. And thanks to France AFVG M might have been. I like the AFVG and wish that it had not founded on the usual political chicanery between France and Britain.
I noticed mention above that the RAF expressed interest in using the P1154RN to replace Lightning.
I suspect this was probably a marker by an officer writing a paper in 1964.
I have never come across any other reference to RAF interest in the RN variant of the 1154. Had they shown more it might have made it harder for the RN to get F4s since Defence Secretary Thorneycroft was keen on a joint service UK procurement.
Most sources suggest the twin engined RN version was even less feasible than the RAF one.
Hawker seemed determined to build single engine simple fighters so I see a BAC VG type as the only "real life" alternative to F4. And thanks to France AFVG M might have been. I like the AFVG and wish that it had not founded on the usual political chicanery between France and Britain.
