IIRC in the 80s when Esci released their Lockheed Viking the kit came with a choice of armament or large baggage panniers/pods,for a C.O.D. version.
My first question,did all the Viking anti sub squadrons have a dedicated aircraft to use for carrier on board delivery or was there a dedicated squadron (attachment) ,similar to the use of the Greyhound
Does anyone know if the use of the Vikings in COD mode was a" stop gap " untill a dedicated aircraft was in full service. I believe it was not uncommon to use the ASW aircraft in this role.
I remember GW Bush flying a Viking onto one of the newer carriers a few years ago,was this being used in a COD role?
I have a photograph of a British AEW Skyraider ( complete with graffiti) being used to deliver mail,were Gannets and Seamews used as well and were they a dedicated aircraft/squadron or whatever was available.
I would be very grateful if anyone could either give me their opinion/answers or point me in the right direction to search the net (not having much luck at the moment)
Thanks