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The unarmed Photographic Reconnaissance Unit of WWII
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The unarmed Photographic Reconnaissance Unit of WWII
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"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: The unarmed Photographic Reconnaissance Unit of WWII
Here is a real photo recon plane, with 5 cameras it could take pictures vertically and obliquely.
https://p38assn.org/variations/
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https://p38assn.org/variations/
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Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading.
Re: The unarmed Photographic Reconnaissance Unit of WWII
Must have been the lead...Early photo reconnaissance P‑38s were painted blue to better camouflage them in the air (as the one in the photo above), but the paint was later discontinued because it added weight to the aircraft.