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Old 12th Mar 2013, 17:37
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Was at BAe Dunsfold 1984-1987 and we did the integration of Magic I & II on the FRS51 - very interesting missile mechanisation. We also did the A/G trials on their own HUD software (INSHAR 5) - again very interesting including a runway denial weapon BAP 100. Subsequently did ship trials with Viraat (we were based at Dabolam (?) airport at Goa which was also an IN Air Base - UK aircraft on the South side of the airport, Soviet aircraft on the North side. The BAe trials pilot (Taylor Scott) embarked in an FRS51 and then a T8 for ramp launches etc with Indian indigenous weapons. Great trip and good hotel (Bogmaloo Beach Hotel).
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