The Snapshots in Time Collection
USMC Marine Fighting Squadron 112 Training Document: 'Deflection Shooting' (Santa Barbara, California)
A World War II-era Marine Corps training document explaining 'deflection shooting,' the technique fighter pilots used to calculate the correct lead angle when firing on a maneuvering enemy aircraft. Issued to Marine Fighting Squadron 112 during its formation at Santa Barbara, California, it reflects the technical gunnery instruction given to Marine aviators before combat deployment. Project: 218163