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According to the Imperial War Museum, via Wikimedia Commons, the image...
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Hi folks,
Maybe this should be under 'Missile Projects' (or indeed 'Army Projects') - if so, let me know and I'll shift it, but anyway here are some details and images relating to Britain's 'Parachute-and-Cable' ground-launched anti-aircraft system.
Cheers, 'Wingknut'
“PAC (Parachute and Cable)...
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