pathfinder

pathfinder
i. An aircraft with special crew plus drop-zone marking teams, markers, and/or electronic NAVAIDs (navigational aids) to prepare the DZ/LZ (drop zone/landing zone) for the main force.
ii. During World War II, an aircraft tasked with marking targets for attacks by the main force.
iii. An aircraft launched to verify or confirm moisture reports in an area or possible flight path.

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