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mobile control tower for the clown plane.

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I've seen a number of black and white photos of similar mobile control vans or whatever you want to call them.

B17 nose glass seems to be a common theme.
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Common on RAF and UK based USAAF airfields:
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FLYING CONTROL CARAVAN

During the Summer of 1942 to reduce the number of accidents on the airfield, especially on the runways it was decided to position a caravan alongside the touch-down area. Where an airfield had a runway the caravan had it’s own hard-standing and access track. The caravan was manned by an Aerodrome Control Pilot who had an Aldis Signalling Lamp and a Very Pistol to warn pilots of danger.


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Basically a control tower (RAF pre-war 'Watch Office') that could be put where it was needed. Also seen in Australia and elsewhere for busy training fields.

Note this one has a B-17 nosecone for the lookout. Others used a 'cloche' type glasshouse.

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Jeep Trailers as well

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This one is currently used by the 162nd Fighter Wing Arizona Air National Guard at Tuccon International Airport (TUS) .


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