Airfield lighting "V. L. cross bars"

[CZ_RAF]

Hi all,

in the night foghter squadron ORB there is a statement:
"Target was lit during patrol with perimeter track and V. L. cross bars only."

I am interested what does "V. L. cross bars" means? I suppose it might be transverse lines of lights on the runway but not sure what the VL stands for?

Any ideas will be much appreciated.

TIA

Pavel

[Jérémie Tarpon]

Hi,

I guess V. L. is for Visual Lorenz.

Best wishes,

Jérémie

[robstitt]

Hi Pavel,

Not sure of the full context here but could it mean crossed Vertical and Lateral indicator bars on a homing instrument?

Robert

[CZ_RAF]

Hi Jérémie and Robert and thank you for your suggestions.
I was able to move a little bit forward and this would definitely mean part of the German airfield lighting. What the Mosquito crew was able to see while patrolling over the enemy airfield.

Something what is shown on pictures on this site:

https://sites.google.com/site/atsys2...wPrintDialog=1

Pavel