Warning systems Far East Air Force (United States)



scr-268 radar similar set-up used on bataan.


usaffe received 11 sets of scr-268 antiaircraft radars, searchlight-control radar used gun laying of aa weapons. after feaf forced withdraw bataan continue operations, primitive fields subject frequent attack luzon-based aircraft of japanese army. scr-268 of 200th coast artillery placed in operation on hillside above cabcaben airfield. used in conjunction sole surviving scr-270b unit, hidden in jungle mile bataan field, served warning system , linked headquarters of 5th interceptor command @ mariveles. takeoffs , landings bataan field flying detachment required towing of p-40s off runways , hidden revetments, , vulnerable strafing. ad hoc system facilitated coordination of field operations, , while imperfect, no aircraft lost during takeoffs or landings.





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