Page 5 - Marks Test - Old Insight
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             One of the reasons military aircraft survive long enough to come to the attention of
             preservationist is their use in second line roles, communications, squadron hacks and
             especially  target  towing.  Target  towing  aircraft  provided  an  unglamorous,  but
             essential,  service.  No  longer  as  common  as  they  once  were  Insight  pays  tribute  to
             these workhorses of the skies.















































             An interesting photo of an RAN DeHavilland Sea Venom fitted with theb Delmar target
             towing winch. This system was developed in the United States and saw extensive use
             there.
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