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N9584Z —
You never know what will be flying at KPAE! This is Historic Flight Foundation's Grumman TBM-3E Avenger (Ser #85882) on final to Rwy 16R on 11/8/16.
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Pardon my lack of knowledge but what mechanism keeps the rear gunner from accidentally shooting-off the tail?
I believe an interrupter cam prevents firing thru the tail.
Great shot.. This was my Dad's aircraft he flew during WW2 as a Naval aviator. I had the opportunity to sit in one with him many years ago. A pretty special occasion. Never had the opportunity to fly one.
I think William is correct, similar to the WWI fighters interrupter gear ( used to prevent the pilot shooting off his own prop), just that when the gun is lined up with the tail it is prevented from firing.
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| Date | Aircraft | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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| 09-Apr-2024 | Unknown | Albany Intl (KALB) | Albany Intl (KALB) | 03:28PM EDT | 03:34PM EDT | 0:05 |
| 09-Apr-2024 | Unknown | Albany Intl (KALB) | Albany Intl (KALB) | 03:17PM EDT | 03:24PM EDT | 0:07 |
| 09-Apr-2024 | Unknown | Albany Intl (KALB) | Albany Intl (KALB) | 12:57PM EDT | 01:01PM EDT | 0:03 |
| 09-Apr-2024 | Unknown | Albany Intl (KALB) | Albany Intl (KALB) | 12:19PM EDT | 12:48PM EDT | 0:28 |
| 09-Apr-2024 | Unknown | Albany Intl (KALB) | Albany Intl (KALB) | 11:02AM EDT | 11:06AM EDT | 0:03 |
| 09-Apr-2024 | Unknown | Albany Intl (KALB) | Albany Intl (KALB) | 10:26AM EDT | 10:55AM EDT | 0:29 |
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