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[No] 2 [Lesson] Fighters engaged on direct support were given specific targets before take off. En route they were instructed to radio the HQ ship in the area they were over flying to enable the Air Staff Officer, or Controller, on board to divert them to targets of opportunity. However, in the event there were few occasions when aircraft were available and, even when they were, the Army staff had no clear picture of battleground conditions to allow them to identify suitable targets. [Topic] 
Diverting Fighters from pre determined missions.
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