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		     PART V - ARMAMENT EQUIPMENT

                       is released.  The rocket selector will not function unless
                       the rocket jettison switch (121) is OFF.
                 (iii) A rocket fusing switch (122) is on the armament panel
                       and has three positions, DELAY, OFF and INSTANT.
                 (iv)  The rocket projector release control (48) on the cockpit
                       port wall is an intervalometer for releasing rockets in
                       sequence during automatic and manual release.  A
                       numbered dial, visible through a window beside the
                       control knob indicates the next rocket to be fired.  The
                       knob is used to return the dial to position "1" when all
                       rockets have been released, or is set for release of any
                       one particular rocket in the case of misfire.  If a lower
                       rocket on a rail fails to fire, the upper one on the same
                       rail cannot be fired.

                 95.  Rocket firing

                 (i)   Before initial firing of rockets, make sure rocket pro-
                       jector release control is on position 1" to ensure release
                       of all rockets carried.
                 (ii)  Set:  Gun safety switch	SIGHT CAMERA RADAR
                                  release selector
                             Sight dimmer		As required
                                control
                             Bomb/target wind	ROCKET GUN
                                control
                             Sight selector		ROCKET
                                function lever                                
                             Rocket setting lever	To type of rocket to be used
                             Rocket selector		SINGLE or AUTO
                                switch
                             Rocket fusing		DELAY or INSTANT
                                switch
                             Rocket jettison		OFF
                                switch
                 (iii) Press the electrical caging button before commencing
                       the dive.  Begin tracking run, release caging button,
                       track target smoothly for five seconds, then fire rockets
                       by pressing the bomb/rocket release button on the
                       control column.

                 96.  Chemical tank equipment

                       A chemical tank may be carried on each bomb rack.
                       Tank selection is provided by a switch (128) on the
                       armament panel, and discharge of chemicals is effected
                       by means of the bomb/rocket release button.

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