TSR-2 appears as another major loss rather than evidence of an RAF victory. Its cancellation removed a strike and reconnaissance programme while the carrier replacement, F-111 purchase, and Territorial Army's old structure also disappeared. The decision is described as a severe blow to Britain's position and capabilities. Every service lost something central to its plans under the review.
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TSR-2 cancellation as a national capability loss
TSR-2's cancellation adds the RAF's strike and reconnaissance programme to the losses imposed across all three services.