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Old 8th Apr 2016, 13:21
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Dougie M
 
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The overheating theory was well known and switching off for a period was the best reset for the kit but if otherwise serviceable then turning the tilt control down a "height ring" return would appear from the sea surface relative to the altitude of the aircraft when over the open ocean. Approaching Gan, one could follow the NDB for an hour before switching on the radar to see the atoll at 100 miles to go. It was nice when it showed up.
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