This CIA turd transmitter, issued around 1970, was actually a homing beacon that transmitted a radio signal to pilots overhead to help direct them to bombing targets and reconnaissance sites. (via Tools of Tradecraft: More Spy Gear From the CIA, OthersWired.com)

This CIA turd transmitter, issued around 1970, was actually a homing beacon that transmitted a radio signal to pilots overhead to help direct them to bombing targets and reconnaissance sites. (via Tools of Tradecraft: More Spy Gear From the CIA, OthersWired.com)

posted : Saturday, March 26th, 2011