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.