Originally Posted by
obnoxio f*ckwit
Perhaps they did see land on the radar, and it didn't raise any questions because if they thought they were at Blacksod they would be expecting to see land on the radar.
Yes, you may be right. Before anyone asks, they must have at least thought they had a serviceable radar. To attempt an approach at night into Blacksod in poor weather without NVD, a moving map display or a radar would not be a smart move.