Middleton, Edgar Charles, 1894- [from old catalog] · New York, C. Scribner's sons · leaf 110
r its objective. The best type of aeroplanefor this class of work is one with good powers ofduration and a reliable engine. And usually a one-manned craft to allow sufficient space for sparebombs. The guns form the most formidable deterrent tosuccessful air-raiding. With regard to the enemy, 82… … Direction of Prevailing Wind. >■ n Direction of PrevailingK^Wind. J^0i6/££t/V<» FIG. 4. HOW BOMBS ARE DROPPED FROM AIRCRAFT (Showing the course of the falling projectile.) place them in a stationary position and cross twoguns, with the muzzles at some twenty degreesdistance, and firing…
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