Discover the untold story behind one of World War II’s most inventive battlefield solutions. When B-17 tail gunners faced relentless attacks from German fighters, one American airman devised a “crazy” mirror system that would change the odds. This documentary reveals how a simple yet ingenious modification tripled the accuracy of the Flying Fortress’s tail guns, stunning the Luftwaffe and saving countless crews. Through rare archival footage, expert analysis, and firsthand accounts, witness the moment when American resourcefulness turned the tide in the skies over Europe.
Credit to : WW2 Archives: Echoes of War
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