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U.S. Navy Aircraft Recognition Training Page: Short Stirling, R.A.F. Heavy Bomber, 1942

U.S. Navy Aircraft Recognition Training Page: Short Stirling, R.A.F. Heavy Bomber, 1942

This 1942 U.S. Navy training page taught sailors and aircrew to identify the British Short Stirling heavy bomber by sight, using both photographs and silhouette diagrams. Aircraft recognition training such as this was essential to prevent friendly-fire incidents and to give early warning of approaching enemy aircraft during World War II. Project: 218069