Whats a Geodetic Squadron?

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By: Mike J - 24th September 2014 at 09:59

http://www.1370th.org/gsshistory/gsshistory.htm

http://www.1370th.org/gsshistory/Our%20Ground%20Geodetic%20Surveyor%20Brethren_2.docx

The above links tell us that they consisted of ground-based surveyors, and ‘didn’t have an aerial mission.’

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By: Lazy8 - 24th September 2014 at 09:09

I found this brief history:
http://www.1370th.org/gsshistory/Our%20Ground%20Geodetic%20Surveyor%20Brethren_2.docx
It starts in May 1954, but implies there was some activity before then.

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By: Simon Beck - 24th September 2014 at 08:43

Geodetic – unless this is an abbreviation?

I tried Google first up and yes it does return some hits but nothing definitive or enlightening.

I’m wondering if its something to do with the DEW line being a part of SAC?

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By: Ian Hunt - 24th September 2014 at 07:40

Geodetetic or geodesic?

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By: batsi - 24th September 2014 at 06:14

google is your friend

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By: charliehunt - 24th September 2014 at 06:09

Geodesy is the study of the earth’s gravitational field isn’t it? So did the aircraft undertake measurements over designated areas and frequencies perhaps?