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Aviation History
1943
1943 - 2326.PDF
E A P O N S AND NEW A1,43-Atlvt. 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. In fact these weapons were only used in battle when there was a liberal escort of bowmen to back 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 always towards greater destructive power and accuracy, qualities which can only be achieved by pains- taking application of engineering knowledge and skill. The aircraft gun turret is a typical example, and the results it is daily achieving are a fitting tribute to the infinite care that has gone into its making. GUN TURRETS BPB
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