Caption | German crew sighting the 20mm cannon on a Bf 109F fighter of JG 54 'Grünherz' fighter wing, near Leningrad, Russia, Aug 1941, photo 1 of 2 ww2dbase | |||||||
Photographer | Reiners | |||||||
Source | ww2dbaseGerman Federal Archives | |||||||
Identification Code | Bild 101I-390-1220-19 | |||||||
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Visitor Submitted Comments
2. Bill says:
30 May 2012 02:21:02 PM
Messerschmitt Bf 109 of JG54 Leningrad/North Russia, August 1941 looks like the fighter is being bore sighted. Propeller-driven aircraft needed weapons to be collaborated due to engine vibrations.
Bore-sighting: armorer looks down the barrel of each weapon to a target, using a special tool and makes adjustments so all rounds hit the target, at the same time, in a concentrated cone of fire.
30 May 2012 02:21:02 PM
Messerschmitt Bf 109 of JG54 Leningrad/North Russia, August 1941 looks like the fighter is being bore sighted. Propeller-driven aircraft needed weapons to be collaborated due to engine vibrations.
Bore-sighting: armorer looks down the barrel of each weapon to a target, using a special tool and makes adjustments so all rounds hit the target, at the same time, in a concentrated cone of fire.
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29 Aug 2010 01:06:41 PM
Ordnance specialist boresighting same Bf 109
photo taken to show ground crew, aircraft and
specialist.