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INDIRECT SIGHTING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- layer
1, record 1, English, layer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The direct and indirect sighting system and controls are operated by the layer whilst seated, and all controls, including the firing lever, are immediately accessible to him from this position. 1, record 1, English, - layer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term is related to the British 105 mm light gun. 2, record 1, English, - layer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 1, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil de pointage pour le tir direct et le tir indirect est utilisé par le pointeur assis, qui a toutes les commandes à portée de main, y compris le levier de mise de feu. 2, record 1, French, - pointeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme se rapporte au canon léger britannique de 105 mm. 3, record 1, French, - pointeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- indirect sighting 1, record 2, English, indirect%20sighting
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are several types of bubble sextants, all of which are indirect sighting. 1, record 2, English, - indirect%20sighting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- visée indirecte
1, record 2, French, vis%C3%A9e%20indirecte
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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