ground-controlled interception

A technique which permits control of friendly aircraft or guided missiles for the purpose of effecting interception. See also air interception.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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In addition, there was a ground-controlled interception (GCI) station at Trewan Sands for which Valley was also responsible.

At the forefront of protecting both Belfast and Liverpool from the Luftwaffe

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