SLARgus - MPEU 10728

This is a profile depicting MPEU Argus Mk2 10728 trial fitted with APS-94D Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR) for mapping.

Rob

One good Tern deserves another...

Here's my latest little sub-project...the MPEU Arctic Tern. Once again, thanks to Tom for the help! 10728 is now available with this tail insignia as well.

~Rob

Maritime Proving and Evaluation Unit (MPEU)

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Here's an example from MPEU. This unit was tasked to evaluate new systems proposed for the Argus.

Taken from a 1976 photo (courtesy William Burns of the EXCELLENT CanMilAir decals), this aircraft has had the Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) gear removed. Notice the tail stinger is absent on the aircraft. Also noteworthy is the temporary fairings on the 18 foot weapons bays and the MPEU symbol on the tail (an Arctic Tern).

I waited all YEAR as a young boy to see the Argus up close at the annual CFB Summerside Open House and Airshow. One year in particular found MPEU tasked to support the Open House with a Static bird. No tail stinger? I was shocked...but I got over it! LOL

~Rob