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Sandy

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005048

The call sign for a combat search and rescue (CSAR) aircraft, typically an A-1 Skyraider or similar ground-attack aircraft, tasked with suppressing enemy fire during a rescue operation. The Sandy aircraft provides cover for rescue helicopters and personnel. This role was prominent during the Vietnam War.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005048
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAviation maintenance
TranslationsGerman: Sandy; Spanish: Sandy; French: Sandy
Record as JSON 
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  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The call sign for a combat search and rescue (CSAR) aircraft, typically an A-1 Skyraider or similar ground-attack aircraft, tasked with suppressing enemy fire during a rescue operation. The Sandy aircraft provides cover for rescue helicopters and personnel. This role was prominent during the Vietnam War.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sandy",
    "es": "Sandy",
    "fr": "Sandy"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sandy/"
}

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