Brand: Pickering
The Pickering V-15 IV ACE was a British radarset used during World War II to detect incoming enemy aircraft. It utilized a centimetric waveband (3 cm) and operated on continuous wave (CW) technology. The acronym IV ACE stood for Identification, Version, Aircraft, Counter Measures, and Emitter Location. This particular version had improved capabilities for identifying friendly aircraft and detecting enemy aircraft that utilized countermeasures such as chaff or radar jammers. The Pickering V-15 IV ACE played a critical role in the Battle of Britain and subsequent Allied air operations, helping to provide vital early warning and guidance for Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter aircraft.