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Re: Where and when were guns and cannon on replacement aircraft sighted in?
Yes, I have seen many photos of this improvised method. The front wheels of the aircraft were secured. The back of the aircraft was raised to be level with the rest and secured. An aiming point was selected and the replaced or new guns were calibrated based on how close they came to the mark.
After combat, damage to relevant parts of the aircraft required attachment of new parts and guns which had to be tested after installation. As the war progressed, parts and guns were salvaged from otherwise not repairable aircraft.
Ed
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