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Old 18th Oct 2008, 15:42
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Jetex Jim
 
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Nimrod Sim 1971

My recollection of the actual Nimrod Mk 1 simulator, which I saw at Kinloss in 1971 was a flight deck on three axis motion, made I think, by GPS of Aylsbury, (subsequently Redifon). It had a model board visual with a servo controlled colour camera. The airfield model was of St Mawgan, and there was also a sea model with one or two the ships in the central area.

There was a seperate aft section for the mission kit, which oddly enough was also on a simple motion system. I think this bit was made by Ferranti.

I think both bits could be linked together for a joint mission.

I can't remember if these sims were analogue or digital, although in that era possibly a bit of both.
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