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Offline JoJo

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20mm cannon
« on: August 23, 2018, 06:39:54 PM »
 The real Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.

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I don't think there is many on this board that remembers 20mm cannon for sale which were mounted on a sled to be pulled into position. These cannon were for sale in "Detective Magazine" back in the late forties and early fifty's. They went for the exorbitant price of $100.00. When I was a kid I dreamed of owning one but now the funny part is when I was in the Airforce I was stationed on an "OQ" range where we taught Bomber Tail gunners. I must have installed hundreds of 20mm cannon in B-47 tail turrets. Sometimes dreams come partially true. 
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Re: 20mm cannon
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2018, 08:02:03 PM »
I think I'll stick with a .50 BMG.  The ammo is cheaper and no special paperwork is required.

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Re: 20mm cannon
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2018, 09:01:17 PM »
I have room in the back 40 for a couple of each.  Anyone with an extra let me know and I will come get it.  Just to save you the trouble of doing anything.

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Re: 20mm cannon
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2018, 04:21:28 PM »
I'll find room someplace for one of those puppies
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