I’ve got two entries in a pilot’s logbook from 611 Squadron when they moved to Matlaske in July 1943 and swapped their Spitfire LF.IXs for Vbs and Vcs. One entry is ‘Reflex test and local’ and the next ‘Reflex test and cine gun.’ Can anyone shed light on what a reflex test is? Testing the reflector sight possibly?
Hopeful thanks
Andy
By: Andrew.C_1 - 1st August 2024 at 14:38
Thanks All – that definitely seems to be the logical conclusion.
By: adrian_gray - 1st August 2024 at 13:25
That makes sense, Reflex was often used at the time to indicate a mirror was involved – eg TLR & SLR cameras.
By: Aerotony - 1st August 2024 at 11:31
It’s another name for a reflector gun sight and so that’s probably what was meant.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflector_sight
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By: NewQldSpitty - 1st August 2024 at 09:42
Control systems test maybe?Sensitivity in flight etc?
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