Search

Focuses on technical developments of radar which is used as the most versatile weapon of war. Functions of the equipment during World War II; Significance of radar as a weapon of offense; Distinctions of the weapon.

Discusses the significance of the application of radar in the military missions of the U.S. armed forces during World War II. Functions of search, fire-control and warning radar; Strategies employed by the Air Force to address the revision in the shipping procedure of the Japanese forces; Commendation of Major General Pete Quesada of the IX Tactical Air Command on the capability of tactical radar control.

The article discusses the advantageous results that the World War II has brought about in the U.S. Although the results are material in character, like radars, it can be useful in protecting a country from future attacks. The war has also created jobs for 64,000,000 people in the armed forces and civil life. In research laboratories, technology has improved, especially with the smaller electric motors used in aircrafts and the creation of turbochargers.

The article discusses Norwegian Captain Bjarne Bolt's return to duty with the motor ship Glenville after his lost in a warship battle with the Nazis on the second World War. The Glenville is equipped with radar, echo sounder, radio direction finder, gyrocompass and a radio-telephone system. Other ship captains who are sailing again include Captain Mons Augustad and Captain Fred Lintner. The qualities of Norwegian ships together with its crews are described.

Focuses on the encounter of Wes Price, associate editor of the periodical "The Saturday Evening Post," with airplane engineers in the U.S. during World War II. Personality of the specialists; Disadvantage of installing radar equipment in the B-29 bomber.