This type of joint deployment is a prelude to the setting up of Joint Force 2000 - the combining of RAF Harrier and RN Sea Harrier assets into one joint-controlled force announced in the Strategic Defence Review.

• 这是将皇家空军的鹞和皇家海军的海鹞合并成一支部队的先奏，将来空军的鹞将经常上舰使用，受海军控制。