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Old 9th Feb 2010, 05:46
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A 'Target' on a RADAR screen perhaps?????
or in the HUD. Either was satisfactory for a firing solution, along with several off boresight options (for training purposes only of course. Both types were on our side!)

Temora has the expertise to put one in the air and keep it there.
Indeed they do. Would they, though?

On comparing Frightenings and Miracles? I stick with my earlier comment
Despite their high attrition relative to more modern types, I have never met a pilot who flew either who didn't love them. I have even met some who flew both and have never heard a preference given.
BTW I had a preference. It had to be the Lightning. Quite a bit bigger than a Mirage and with twice as many heat sources. This made it easier to detect on radar, easier to see and easier to get a WVR missile lock!

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