AN/APS-4 (Air Search Homing) RADAR



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Above and Below: This AN/APS-4 pod is on display at the Shearwater Aviation Museum. (Photos by  Ian Snow VA3QT)
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AN/APS-4 system components. (Courtesy Tpub.com)
AN/APS-4 in the Avenger. The scope and control boxes were situated in the Observer's Mate compartment. The equipment is positioned on the forward right-hand quarter of his action station in the bilge of the AS 3 Mk 1. (From publication - Operating Instructions for R.C.N. A/S-3 and A/S-3M Aircraft.  MICN. 3.10.11A , courtesy Leo Pettipas).

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Credits and References:
1) Ian Snow <va3qt-4(at)sympatico.ca>
2) Leo Pettipas <lpettip(at)mts.net> Associate Air Force Historian. Air Force Heritage and History 1 Canadian Air Division.
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
 
Sept 6/11