Summary: Manufacturer's film on the Pilot Attack Sight (PAS) Mark 1. The film explains the purpose of the sight, to allow a pilot to accurately fire on a target in darkness or bad weather with guns, bombs, rockets or guided weapons. The components of the system and the principles on which it operates are explained and reversionary modes to be used in the event of radar failure are demonstrated.
Description: The PAS) Mark 1 has has three primary roles:
1. With radar locked on can be used for blind approach and visual attack.
2. With radar locked on can be used for blind approach and blind attack.
3. With radar locked on can be used for visual approach and visual attack.
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Colour:Colour
Digitised:No
Object_Number:MGH 6754
Sound:Sound
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Production Date:1958
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Ferranti Ltd (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 511 ft; Running time: 14 mins
