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Ron Cuskelly
Posted: Aug 19 2020, 08:24 AM
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The 38SQN ORB records that on 08FEB84

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Caribou A4-173 dropped two spheres in VCD trials with HMAS Hobart.


Does this mean anything to anyone?

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Posted: Aug 19 2020, 05:38 PM
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Operational performance of Naval radars is routinely checked by measurement of the vertical coverage diagram (VCD). Comparisons of returns from a calibrated target with the VCD facilitates the detection of any degradation. 38SQN was sometimes tasked with dropping test spheres in support of these activities, requiring a lengthy climb on oxygen to flight levels and a healthy workout for the heaters...
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