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I know a lot about WW2 history, but have never seen this laid out so thoroughly.


https://www.realclearhistory.com/ar...o_beacons_of_imperial_japan_1084775.html


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That is fascinating, I had never heard of this either.

The only WWII navigation beacons used in combat I was aware of were on US Navy aircraft to find their way back to the carrier and the various radio navigation devices both the British and Germans used for night bombing raids.


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What a great find! Thanks oldgrognard. smile


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