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Pass the Armor-Piercing Rounds …

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In this photo from the Eighth Air Force’s famous 4th Fighter Group Debden Eagles, a parade of armorers prepare to install .50-caliber machine guns and armor-piercing ammo in the Group’s Mustangs. Note the pierced-steel planking that is being used as hardstand to improve makeshift battle runways. This image was most likely staged that day for press purposes.

PARDON THE INTERRUPTION

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