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The 'Canal Defence Light' cover name was intended to suggest that the device was to be used along and around the Suez Canal area. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.7.147.13 (talk) 11:17, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks. Do you have a reference (book, website, journal) for that? Chiswick Chap (talk) 12:59, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
- I'm afraid not, I just remember reading about it many years ago. Can't remember the book, although it would have been a reputable one. I just put the comment above because I thought someone might wonder why it was called that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.7.147.13 (talk) 13:51, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
- Dazzler_(weapon)#Origins
- "Whirling Spray was a system of search lights fitted with rotating mirrors which was used to dazzle and confuse pilots attacking the Suez canal. This was developed into the Canal Defence Light ..."
- Refers to a TV Programme ! "Real Lives: Magic at War". Channel 4.
- --195.137.93.171 (talk) 20:34, 19 September 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for the info. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.7.147.13 (talk) 14:32, 2 November 2013 (UTC)