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This may be old information, as it was largely based on experiences from the Vietnam War, but the life expectancy of door gunners is about six seconds from entering combat. The reason for this is the tendency for the pilot to turn away from incoming fire, which engages the door gunner position in a direct line of sight with the shooter(s) so he may concentrate fire on the threat. (The pilot position is typically on the left side of the chopper, while the gunner is in the door on the right side.)
Update: Well you are correct, your information is dated, by able four decades. In the recent conflicts the main threat to aircraft has been RPGs or MANPADS which are indescriminate in who they kill and oftenjust bring down the aircraft. Fortunately though instances of enemy engagement are few and far between. This is from a combination of better tactics and larger disparity between the US and those we are fighting.
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When was The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner created?
The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner was created in 1945.
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What type of poem is the death of the ball turret gunner?
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What is the ISBN of Machine of Death?
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The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner summary?
"The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" is a poem by Randall Jarrell that reflects on the dehumanizing nature of war. The poem describes the experience of a young gunner inside the ball turret of a bomber aircraft who is killed in battle. Through vivid imagery and stark language, the poem conveys the brutality and senselessness of war.
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