[Scan-DC] Smokey SAM Test at Aberdeen

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All,

Thanks to a tip from Jack this morning was able to tune in to some testing at 
the Aberdeen Proving Grounds (248.4) involving Smokey SAMs.

First time I had heard that terminology so I had to look it up. According to 
various web sites Smokey Sams are mock missiles fired at fighter aircraft on 
exercise.

The aircraft (callsign Flight Test) involved in this testing is working with 
and ground controls (Smokey 1 & 2). The aircraft advised the control that they 
were a little too far away and thus the intensity of  Smokey SAMs wasn't 
showing up on the scopes. Flight test suggested that they close their approaches 
in to 1.5kms in order to see if the Smokey SAMs could "light up" the scopes for 
better.

on each "run" the aircraft, at a certain point, would count down 10-0 then 
ask control to " fire " probably simulating the launch of a SAM at the test 
aircraft.

RON
MARYLAND, USA