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Standard Operational Procedures for
No. 122 Wing RAF Jever
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Missed Approach Procedure.

16.  A missed approach procedure must be planned so that if at any time
before the Initial Point the leader becomes uncertain of his position, he can
fly towards a large unmistakable feature from which he can fly to the Initial
Point. The leader should not proceed to the area of the pull up point if he
does not identify the Initial Point as all tactical surprise may be lost.

Missed Attack Procedure.

17.  From the Initial Point small navigational errors can result in a poor
position for the actual attack. If this occurs it is better to keep the target
in view and manoeuvre for an attack rather than "go to earth" with the
possibility of not finding the target again. This eventuality should be
considered by the leader.

18.  If the target is not seen on the pull up the length of time that the
formation can stay at height in the immediate target area is entirely at the
discretion of the leader. If the target is not seen on an accurately planned
approach it is unlikely that "going to earth" and trying again will produce
a successful attack.

19.  The following emergencies should be briefed:

     (a)  Leader U/S in the air or formation broken up due to attack
      or emergency.

     (b)  Unexpected weather conditions.
       
     (c)  Battle damage airfields.

     (d)  Actual damage airfields.

     (e)  Weather diversions and R/T frequencies.

     (f)  Safe course home.

     (g)  Rocket hang up on return to base.

(Thanks to Chris Stone for being the Technical Advisor for this series.)
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