[Milsurplus] Norden Bomb Sight

[ka8vit at ka8vit.com]

This email reminded me of a Youtube video I watched a couple of years ago about
mechanical computers used on Navy ships.

I thought you folks might find it as interesting as I did.

https://youtu.be/s1i-dnAH9Y4

73 - Bill KA8VIT


> On August 1, 2018 at 3:06 PM David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote: 
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> You know, mechanical computers on battleships were pretty good at delivering a 14-inch-diameter shell miles on-target, under way and in seas.   When considering the low on-target rate for bombing using the Norden Sight, one wonders how much could be attributed to design limitations and how much to 18-20-year-old, lightly-trained flight crews, scared out of their wits (as any sane person would be), who just wanted to unload the bombs and get the heck out of there.  Not bad-talking the flight crews- I have no right to “cast shade” on these men.  Just trying to understand.



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Bill Chaikin, KA8VIT
USS COD Amateur Radio Club - W8COD
WW2 Submarine USS COD SS-224 (NECO)

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