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Posted by Tom Kwiatkowski Sr. - 309C
on 11/8/2009, 12:09 pm
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Topic: "WWII DESERT WAR":
For the Allies, the campaigns in North Africa were a turning point. In successive battles they defeated Mussolini's Italian forces and Rommel's Afrika Korps.
1. Who was known as the "Desert Fox"?
a Montgomery
b Auchinleck
c Rommel
2 What was the caliber of the Q.F. 25-pounder field gun?
a 3.45 inches
b 3.70 inches
c 4.13 inches
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ANSWERS TO 6 NOVEMBER QUESTIONS
17. What is the designation of the Tactical Jamming System, the cornerstone of the EA-6B's capabilities?
a ALQ-99
b ALQ-101
c ALQ-113
The Prowler can hurt an enemy's defenses in two ways. Its ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System's suite of constantly developing electronics can detect and jam any known radar, on the ground or in the air. (SOURCE: WEAPONS OF WAR)
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18. In what specialist role did the F-4G operate?
a "Crazy Coyote"
b "Frantic Ferret"
c "Wild Weasel
In the Vietnam War the US developed anti-radar techniques and systems in a program that ultimately became known as "Wild Weasel," using aircraft including the F-100, F-105 and F-4G. (SOURCE: WEAPONS OF WAR)
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Walt, your usual 2 for 2. BTW, I typed in 2 for 2 before I even checked your answers because I just knew.
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