A WW1 term...
A special call from an aircraft to the artillery. Tapped out by wireless operator, the "G.G." fire signal was followed by the pin-point co-ordinates of target.
When the Military Map Grid References were identified, every weapon of every calibre within range, directed rapid fire on the spot.
It was estimated that it cost 10 000 Brit Pounds, per minute.
1. Is there a modern day equivalent 'term' or action similar to this?
2. Is it un/common for modern day planes to signal artillery support?
3. What did the initials G.G. stand for? Were they merely convenient letters for use in morse, just like CQD and SOS were.
Your thoughts.... |