Some decades ago I was having an argument with guy over whether the Soviet "Backfire" should be considered a viable strategic bomber against the US. His argument was that the bomber couldn't carry enough fuel for a round trip.
My response was that they wouldn't expect a base to return to. They would hit their target, head for some wilderness area, set the autopilot, and have the crew bail out. They could go camping for a while until a winner was announced. (Or have some local communist meet them and bring them to a safe house).
You are right again.