20.10.2008, 23:54
"...approximately four rounds could be fired in a single strafing run..."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-25_Mitchell
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"Hancock explained that on the usual run he could throw six 75MM shells at a ground target--thanks to the speed of cannoneer Bohannon."
http://www.vmb-613.com/news/cannon_planes_440727.html
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"...the Cannoneer would then, as fast as he could, slam the next shell into the open breech causing the breech block to slide up to be instantly fired by the pilot who had his finger on the trigger all the time during the run.
http://forum.armyairforces.com/75mm-Can ... 95341.aspx
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If it were only possible to fire one round per run, as it is with this mod, then why would the pilot "hold his finger on the trigger all the time during the run"?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-25_Mitchell
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"Hancock explained that on the usual run he could throw six 75MM shells at a ground target--thanks to the speed of cannoneer Bohannon."
http://www.vmb-613.com/news/cannon_planes_440727.html
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"...the Cannoneer would then, as fast as he could, slam the next shell into the open breech causing the breech block to slide up to be instantly fired by the pilot who had his finger on the trigger all the time during the run.
http://forum.armyairforces.com/75mm-Can ... 95341.aspx
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If it were only possible to fire one round per run, as it is with this mod, then why would the pilot "hold his finger on the trigger all the time during the run"?