[Milsurplus] BC-733 and ARN-5 questions

[Jack Antonio]

Hi all

When did the RC-103 (BC-733 and its kin) and ARN-5 systems 
(localizer and glide slope) start to be deployed
and used? Since the AN designation system came out
in early 43, I can guess the ARN-5 came out
around then.

And did location(US, ETO or Pacific) have
any bearing on deployment? I can see where
any ILS system would be a distinct advantage
in England.

Thanks

Jack

Jack Antonio WA7DIA
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