10076 U.S.A.A.F. Bombardier England 1943-45 W. Britain War on The Nile This gives the shooter maximum

This gives the shooter maximum control of his weapon and was a necessary position to take when firing in massed ranks

conduct continuous training of crew-members

described by friends and foes alike

which fit over the muzzle of the barrel allowing the rifleman to load and shoot

10076 U.S.A.A.F. Bombardier England 1943-45 W. Britain War on The Nile This gives the shooter maximumBy literal definition, the most important member of the bombers crew was the Bombardier. Often stationed in the extreme front of the craft, the bombardier took control of the airplane during the bombing run. The bombsight was connected to an autopilot and the Bombardier had soul responsibility for the plane until the payload was delivered. Often he would serve as the forward gunner depending on the type of aircraft. Originally the position of