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This is a fragment of a "terrain board" used to train pilots for the U.S. Air Force. Fighter pilots trained for missions by using scale models of terrain, over which moved a television camera that was connected to controls on the flight simulator. The trainee saw an image in the simulator that corresponded to what he or she would see if flying a real airplane over that terrain. This board represents the region around Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Training Devices Manufacturer Redifon
 Physical Description Scale bas-reliefs showing detailed topography of area around Lubbock, Texas and accessory parts. Dimensions 3-D: 248.3 × 8.6 × 130.8cm (8 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 3 3/8 in. × 4 ft. 3 1/2 in.)
 Materials Wood
Possible Plaster
Paint
Plastic
Possible Foam
Adhesive
Paper
Ink
 Inventory Number A19890001000 Credit Line Transferred from the U.S. Air Force Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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