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The idea behind an RAF equipped with just TSR2s and P1154s used to grab me, hence my Nick of UK 75.
Many years ago I had an orbat of both types plus F6 Lightnings (it was pretty clear that single seater P1154RAF was only viable as a Hunter replacement).
Trouble was that neither aircraft could be in service in time or on budget and the Phantom and Buccaneer were a better bet.
Jaguar actually evolved into the aircraft P1154 should have been and served with the three RAF squadrons dedicated to supporting the UK Mobile Force. It also stood in until MRCA Tornado arrived in the 80s
Opinions differ on whether it was better than the Phantom in this role.
It turns out (covered in detail in a thread some years back) that the RAF wanted Phantoms to replace its Lightnings all along.
Everyone in the 60s wanted supersonic trainers thanks to the T38 Talon. By the 70s it was clear that Hawks and Alpha Jets were a better bet (except for the USAF, Luftwaffe and Portugese AF).

<blockquote data-quote="uk 75" data-source="post: 454105" data-attributes="member: 234">The idea behind an RAF equipped with just TSR2s and P1154s used to grab me, hence my Nick of UK 75.Many years ago I had an orbat of both types plus F6 Lightnings (it was pretty clear that single seater P1154RAF was only viable as a Hunter replacement).Trouble was that neither aircraft could be in service in time or on budget and the Phantom and Buccaneer were a better bet.Jaguar actually evolved into the aircraft P1154 should have been and served with the three RAF squadrons dedicated to supporting the UK Mobile Force. It also stood in until MRCA Tornado arrived in the 80sOpinions differ on whether it was better than the Phantom in this role.It turns out (covered in detail in a thread some years back) that the RAF wanted Phantoms to replace its Lightnings all along.Everyone in the 60s wanted supersonic trainers thanks to the T38 Talon.&nbsp; By the 70s it was clear that Hawks and Alpha Jets were a better bet (except for the USAF, Luftwaffe and Portugese AF).</blockquote>

[QUOTE="uk 75, post: 454105, member: 234"] The idea behind an RAF equipped with just TSR2s and P1154s used to grab me, hence my Nick of UK 75. Many years ago I had an orbat of both types plus F6 Lightnings (it was pretty clear that single seater P1154RAF was only viable as a Hunter replacement). Trouble was that neither aircraft could be in service in time or on budget and the Phantom and Buccaneer were a better bet. Jaguar actually evolved into the aircraft P1154 should have been and served with the three RAF squadrons dedicated to supporting the UK Mobile Force. It also stood in until MRCA Tornado arrived in the 80s Opinions differ on whether it was better than the Phantom in this role. It turns out (covered in detail in a thread some years back) that the RAF wanted Phantoms to replace its Lightnings all along. Everyone in the 60s wanted supersonic trainers thanks to the T38 Talon. By the 70s it was clear that Hawks and Alpha Jets were a better bet (except for the USAF, Luftwaffe and Portugese AF). [/QUOTE]

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