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Old 9th Mar 2021, 20:08
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By George
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
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The VLF Omega would drop out in heavy rain. The Department of Changing Names were most concerned and insisted on dual Omega for any Pacific flights. A couple of the aeroplanes were subsequently fitted out with two units. Off we went into the blue and when in heavy rain they both failed.

I was told by a man in a white coat it was something to do with the 'H' type field antenna. All you can do is smile in agreement and pretend you understand.
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