The discussion centers on the official training film for flying a B-26 bomber, highlighting the unique radio communication protocols used during that era. Participants noted the absence of read backs in radio procedures, relying instead on concise terms like "Wilco" and "Roger," which were adopted to minimize communication time in wartime scenarios. The conversation also touches on the evolution of these protocols, suggesting that read backs became standard after numerous accidents. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of brevity in military communications.
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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: