Posted on Nov 28, 2015
Giant WWI "war tubas" were pretty much exactly what they sound like
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Did you know the Japanese WAR TUBA was one of the first "radar" detection system for incoming aircraft in WWI?
I saw a photo of a War Tuba sent to me in an email from my father and when I asked him (USAF retired) and he didn't know, I looked it up.
Apparently, this is one of the earliest ways to detect incoming aircraft. It's pretty interesting how it works...this article also shows some other early devices to detect incoming aircraft.
I saw a photo of a War Tuba sent to me in an email from my father and when I asked him (USAF retired) and he didn't know, I looked it up.
Apparently, this is one of the earliest ways to detect incoming aircraft. It's pretty interesting how it works...this article also shows some other early devices to detect incoming aircraft.
Giant WWI "war tubas" were pretty much exactly what they sound like
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Not only did I not know this, I hadn't the foggiest as to what a "war tuba" was until now! Interesting! We've come a long way in technology since then, and I was impressed with the elaborate construction indicated in the pictures accompanying this article. Thanks for sharing!
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Sgt Kelli Mays
MSgt Curtis Ellis I thought it was really interesting too....and especially since it is part of half of my heritage/culture...though I cannot say I'm proud of my ancestors.
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MSgt Curtis Ellis
Sgt Kelli Mays - I think we all have certain aspects of our heritage we're not proud of, but we can be proud that their actions created, and are a positive reflection, of who we are today! :)
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Japan was an Ally in WWI Although they were not much involved. They were the biggest part of the "Expeditionary Force" of Mostly Victors of WWI that marched across the Russia to put the Fear of God into the Newly Created Communist State. They did such a good job of Intimidating the Russians that they didn't declare war on the Japanese in WWII until the Very End. I think there is Plenty to be Proud of in Japanese History and Culture. Hai Domo!
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Thank you for this fascinating piece of military history which prompted me to find this site:
http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/ear/ear.htm
I wonder if Walt Disney was inspired in any way by the German versions?
http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/ear/ear.htm
I wonder if Walt Disney was inspired in any way by the German versions?
Douglas Self, sound location, sound locator, acoustic locator, sound mirror
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CPO Andy Carrillo, MS
TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA - ...and I would hope "Only speak when absolutely necessary to the mission"
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