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Old October 6th 04, 06:21 AM
Peter MacPherson
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Default Fighter pilot question

Maybe this is a stupid question, but here goes.... ; - )

Why is it that when fighter pilots roll in on a ground or air
target they always seem to roll into an inverted dive? Is this
just my imagination? What's the benefit of an inverted dive?

Thanks,
Pete


 




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