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To provide long range Var ‘communications between the
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in Annex C (Aircraft. Mission Execution Chart).
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‘REFLECTOR-to a position approximtely 100° and 120 miles from Eniwetok, .
REFLECTOR will relay VHF messages between the CIC and AOC automtically
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@xereise complete control of REFLECTOR during this period, adjusting the:
aircraft * 8 position as required to accamplish the reley missions 4
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-miles out from base, BOUNDARY TARE will instruct REFLECTOR to contact
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