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Old 19th May 2016, 11:31
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Originally Posted by ORAC
Sky report Greek defence minister saying it made a 90 degree left turn, followed by a reversal and a 360 degree right turn before leaving radar cover. Presumably a primary radar report from AD radar as it doesn't show on ADSB. Presumably indicating whatever happened resulted in either loss of electrical power to the ADSB or someone in the cockpit turning it off.
Forget about ADSB. It's not reliable in the area.
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