Bombardier (aircrew)
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bombardier-aircrew-191-8956117
title:
Bombardier (aircrew)
text:
A bombardier or bomb aimer is the crew member of a bomber aircraft responsible for the targeting of aerial bombs. "Bomb aimer" was the preferred term in the military forces of the Commonwealth, while "bombardier" was the equivalent position in the United States Armed Forces. In many planes, the bombardier took control of the airplane during the bombing run, using a device such as the Norden bombsight which was connected to the autopilot of the plane. Often stationed in the extreme front of the a
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description:
Bomb targeter on military planes
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardier_(aircrew)
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date modified:
2024-01-25T19:15:21Z
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