Flying Under the Radar

This has become a rather common expression intended to reflect someone or something that has escaped public notice.  I was curious of its origin so like any rational 21^st Century man I “Googled” it.

According to the “Urban Dictionary” its origins are, as I suspected, from the mid-fifties when talking about how to counter a radar defense by flying below its horizon.  There are also several very nice videos of aircraft flying very low.  I thought this might be an enjoyable moment or two for those who like airplanes.

P.S.  This was going to be a short piece on the Presidential candidates but I am easily distracted by airplanes.