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Aviation History
1943
1943 - 0708.PDF
iv. Advertisements. FLIGHT MARCH I8TH, 1943 W E A P' 0 N § AND NEW KNOWN as the "hande gunne" or Arquebus,this first portable fire-arm depended moreon the fear-inspiring effect of its report than on its accuracy or destructive power. Infact these weapons were only used in battle when there was a liberal escort of bowmen toback them up. The Arquebus took a variety - of forms, the example illustrated being of the type which was fired by a smouldering taper brought by the operation of the trigger on to a priming pan. The trend in modern armament is alwaystowards greater destructive po'wer and accuracy, qualities which can only be achieved by pains-taking application of engineering knowledge and skill. The aircraft gun turret is a typicalexample, and the results it is daily achieving are a fitting tribute to the infinite care that hasgone into its making. BOULTON PAUL GUN TURRETS BPH
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