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Old 07-21-2020, 09:33 PM   #40
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"His most fascinating assignment was flying the P-63 Kingcobra "Pinball." The aircraft had extra aluminum armor and was equipped with sensors that recorded the hits of special bullets ... fired by student gunners training in B-17's. A red light in the prop hub would also flash to indicate hits thus "Pinball."

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