F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.
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F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:24 Panel Introductions
00:16:46 Setting the Scene
00:19:56 General Wilbur Creech
00:22:55 F-4G Requirements Paper - 1968
00:24:46 Weasel Electronics
00:27:05 Range Known Capability
00:36:55 The importance of computer memory
00:42:42 "Take" for the intelligence community
00:48:59 WASP
00:52:22 Software Changes
00:56:29 Training to Real Threats
01:04:13 Mission Planning and Execution
01:10:05 F-4G Cockpit Displays
01:24:11 Central Europe Theatre Differences
01:31:18 Coordinating with Other Platforms
01:36:04 Operational Tactics Development
01:42:12 Self Protection Jamming
01:44:53 Integration
01:49:40 Threat Nation Perceptions of the Weasels
01:53:37 Can Anyone be a Weasel?
01:58:20 Defence Suppression Strategy
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