No not really but it certainly assisted with the nav!
Yes, forgot that. Both day and night with its red lamp. And some Navs certainly needed assistance! Who said OJ? In later years the comms mast was a fair landmark as well. If spared til New Year’s eve, I’ll post an anniversary one of Bessbrook weather at its worst on 31st December 1999. In the meantime ---
24th October 1994. 230 Sqn cab, though CV was a 33 code? Taken from the lh seat of XV728’A’ on the centre spot as ZA937 lifted from the south spot. No crew details recorded, so check your log books please! If the stories continue, I've plenty of photos.