The D3A2 dive bomber aircraft has a prominent tubular sight mounted ahead of the windscreen that enabled the pilot to aim the forward-firing machine-guns. They were useful weapons for ground-strafing but limited in air-to-air combat.
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
D3A2 Aircraft – Naval Dive Bomber
The D3A2 dive bomber aircraft has a prominent tubular sight mounted ahead of the windscreen that enabled the pilot to aim the forward-firing machine-guns. They were useful weapons for ground-strafing but limited in air-to-air combat.
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