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Aircraft
Performance reference, roles and linked procedures.
Bases & airfields
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Callsigns
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Radar stations
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A type’s maximum speed is different from a contact’s present speed. Start with the field guide, then compare the aircraft with the flight you selected.
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Explore three aircraft roles, compare variants and service dates, and find further reading by country.
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- Contact
Something detected or being followed on the display. You may still need to establish what it is.
Related guide: plot or track