(Redirected from SABS)The 'Stabilizing Automatic Bomb Sight' (SABS) was an improved
precision bomb sight introduced into operational service by the
Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1943 during
World War II.
SABS was used operationally for the first time by
No. 617 "Dambusters" Squadron on the night of 11/12 November
1943 for their attack on railway viaduct at
Anthéor. No hits on the viaduct were recorded during this raid by any of the 10
Avro Lancasters dropping 12,000 lbs (
cookies).
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See also
★
Norden Bombsight a similar vintage
USAAF bomb sight
★
Mark XIV bomb sight a contemporary bomb sight used for
area bombing by the RAF
References and notes
1. Royal Air Force Bomber Command 60th Anniversary Campaign Diary November 1943: 11/12 November 1943
Further reading
★ John Davidson ''
Air-Bomber'' (
Sorces for this site)
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