"Cub Driver" wrote in message
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Constant-heading slips change the direction of motion, with unchanging
heading."

What makes this a combat maneuver? Is the apparent change of heading
meant to confuse the attacking aircraft? (The attacker thinks he's
jinking right & left?)

Thanks!

I think the surface Navy calls it 'sinuating.'
Confuses the guy aiming the torpedoes.

JK