The discussion revolves around the official training film on how to fly a B-26, with participants reflecting on the radio communication procedures depicted in the film and their implications in military contexts.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the historical accuracy of the radio procedures or the reasons behind their evolution. Multiple viewpoints regarding communication practices in military contexts are presented.
Participants reference personal experiences and historical anecdotes, but the discussion lacks detailed evidence or citations to support claims about the evolution of radio communication practices.
Individuals interested in military aviation, historical communication practices, or radio operation in emergency situations may find this discussion relevant.
Ivan Seeking said:
I think the read backs came after lots of crashes into control towers and other stuff...DaveE said:
Although, as a HAM radio operator serving my local fire department in disaster training, I was chided a bit by a FF (who later became chief) who was in the Special Forces at the tip of several spears. He kept reminding me and the other HAM operators that the longer you talk on the radio, the easier it is for the enemy to figure out your position. So in wartime (or military training), the radio calls and responses tend to be very short.berkeman said:I think the read backs came after lots of crashes into control towers and other stuff...
Yea, you don't want to be drawling on and on with those landing clearances like they do at LAX or JFKberkeman said:
As one of the comments says, I reckon the war was over before they got through that pre-flight checklist...Ivan Seeking said: