According to a navair doc dating from 1968-1970, there mentioned the usage of chaffs and flares. Must likely be due to tactical aircraft of the time being prepared to deal with infrared sams and ir missiles.
I preordered it earlier
I have previously pre-ordered it not too long ago and I am anticipating it's release. It will be epic and assuming it is really the bees knees, it will surly add to my collection.