Early Carrier AEW: Avenger To Skyraider
Today airborne early warning is a standard capability for advanced air arms. Little thought or time is given to reflecting on how such aircraft came to be. As is often the case, the answer can be found in the final years of World War 2 and in a project called Cadillac. This video looks at the first decade or so of carrier-based AEW aircraft, their systems and tactics.
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