Decca 424 Airfield Radar
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The thought occurred to me whether this is the only radar head in captivity. Are these things usually preserved in museums (we'll discount Lasham as a museum of course...).
I guess you guys are more interested in the functionality of the electronics system at the other end of the wire, and so this comment perhaps is better suited to Spotters' Corner. Apologies if so.
I guess you guys are more interested in the functionality of the electronics system at the other end of the wire, and so this comment perhaps is better suited to Spotters' Corner. Apologies if so.
Originally Posted by Buster the Bear
The 424 has been 'off line' at Lasham for a good while, but I noticed it turning recently which hopefully is a sign of good things to come?
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Sorry to hear that, Talkdownman - about both you and the radar. But as you hang up your headset for the last time you must have been able to smile about the career, and the records that you have broken and set over the years.
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Originally Posted by Equivocal
Sorry to hear that, Talkdownman - about both you and the radar. But as you hang up your headset for the last time you must have been able to smile about the career, and the records that you have broken and set over the years.
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TalkdownMan
Malcy,
Time to write your memoirs!
If you can be a bit more discrete than Clint ( RIP ) was, you may even find a publisher.
Enjoy your 'retirement'.
Brian W
Time to write your memoirs!
If you can be a bit more discrete than Clint ( RIP ) was, you may even find a publisher.
Enjoy your 'retirement'.
Brian W
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Originally Posted by Talkdownman
Thanks for that! Yes, it has been a long and very varied career on which to reflect. I dunno about records, but I would mind a quid for each validation. I wish I had kept an air traffic diary, and taken more pictures, of co-workers in particular. The 424 did its job, quite adequate for getting the jets onto the ground enroute to the hangar. Watching the crews now (trying to) do it themselves is providing some good spectator sport on occasions. If you go down there, don't forget your tin hat...
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We finally decommissioned the Yeovil Westland Sperry 424 last November, it had not been used for 4 years, as the last validated ATCO using it I spent most of my time conducting SRA's for currency. The narrow beam felt like I was doing a PAR rather than a SRA most of the time.
Originally Posted by trafficnotsighted
We finally decommissioned the Yeovil Westland Sperry 424 last November, it had not been used for 4 years, as the last validated ATCO using it I spent most of my time conducting SRA's for currency. The narrow beam felt like I was doing a PAR rather than a SRA most of the time.
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Originally Posted by Brian 48nav
Time to write your memoirs! If you can be a bit more discrete than Clint ( RIP ) was, you may even find a publisher
