Right then, the closest thing I can find, and possibley the reason for you dilusions.
From www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/aureview/1984/mar-apr/duffner.html
Written by Robert W. Duffner (B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri) is a historian at the U.S. Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirkland AFB, New Mexico, and a major in the U.S. Army Reserve assigned to the 4153d USAR School, Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the U.S. Army, he served as a rifle platoon leader and as company commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. He has also been a part-time Instructor of History at the College of Sante Fe, New Mexico.
“Flying against this numerically superior force were 14 Royal Air Force (RAF) Harrier GR3s and 28 Navy Sea Harriers operating off two light aircraft carriers, HMS Hermes (25,000 tons) and HMS Invincible (20,000 tons). A third vessel, the container ship Atlantic Conveyor, provided an alternate landing site for Harriers; but for the most part, its primary mission was to store aircraft, equipment, and supplies.”
My red.
“Three weeks later, a second Exocet slammed into the side of the Atlantic Conveyor, sinking the vessel, along with its extremely valuable cargo of repair parts, Chinook helicopters, tentage, and more. The Super Etendard’s inertial navigation system and the curvature of the earth permitted the plane to remain undetected by British radar. Once the plane entered British radar coverage, the pilot identified the target quickly with his radar, programmed the flight of the Exocet, launched, and departed the area immediately, not waiting to observe whether the missile struck its target. Hence, the Exocet was advertised as the “fire and forget” missile.”
My red.
And now a few pictures that show what she looked like. Note the flat decks (would look similar to a real carrier on radar) and the ISO containers used for protecting the “flight” deck from cross winds.
The picture explanations are my own.
Harrier either landing or taking off from Atlantic Conveyor.
Harrier above Atlantic Coveyer, note the flat deck and ISO’s as previously mentioned. Also not Chinooks in waiting area, when the ship was sunk the Brits lost all but one Chinook. Hence will the Paras and Marines TABS and Yomps across the Islands - not transport.
Harriar Ops on Atlantic Conveyor.
A very crowded deck, still Atlantic Conveyor, again note flat deck and ISO containers.
A Wessex on the stern of Atlantic Conveyor, note specially painted landing point, and rear ramp used for driving vehicles off the ship.
Harriar Ops on Atlantic Conveyor, note specially painted landing point and the specific vehicle used for moving aircraft, and nothing else, around.
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