1949 Press Photo "X-Ray" vision of radar at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base
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Description
The "X-Ray" vision of radar came into operation in the bombing of Japan with the combination of both radar and the optic sights playing leading roles in destruction from the air. High speed planes obviated the use of sights that depended solely on vision since by the time the target was recognized it was too late to drop the bombs. With the radar sights, targets could be recognized from many miles away and the bombardier would be ready in time to make a "strike".
