Well, for all of you doubters and that the Vulcan swing method was 'ludicrous', may I point out that the Vulcan Force achieved exceptional navigational and bombing accuracy against the USAF in the annual bombing competitions [Giant Voice]?
Quite right, but Giant Voice aircraft, as with crews, were 'hand picked' over a lengthy period prior to the competition. During that time the Nav Plots produced their own correction cards - in the air. Change any compass component and the aircraft slipped back down the list.
Anyway, the FAA
says
b. Precautions. (2) Personnel engaged in the compensation of the compass shall remove all magnetic or ferrous material from their possession.
How'd your tug driver manage this.
