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Terry
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Terry asked in Cars & TransportationAircraft · 8 years ago

A quick history lesson in early air-traffic control?

I think back in the late 30's, air-traffic control at airports consisted of guys on the ground with flags. How would that work for, let's say, asking for and receiving permission to take off? I'm writing a novel based back in 1939, and would appreciate anything you might have.

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  • 8 years ago
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    They would have had very basic radio's/walkie talkie type things, and a lot of sign language

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