Norden Bombsight

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Debunking popular myths is a difficult task indeed. Back before the internet came along, I’d occasionally hear arguments that the Norden bombsight was the true war-winner due to its insane accuracy. I don’t recall falling for that argument, but more due to my stubborn anti-American feelings at the time (just at the end of the Vietnam War) than any juvenile insights into the technical mysteries of high-level bombing.

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Wait you mean Hogan’s Heroes exaggerated it’s accuracy?

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[Trying to explain TV to the Thermians]

Gwen DeMarco: They’re not ALL “historical documents.” Surely, you don’t think Gilligan’s Island is a…

[All the Thermians moan in despair]

Mathesar: Those poor people.

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Lmao, perfect reply! Thank you.

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