Comments by "mpetersen6" (@mpetersen6) on "M1903 Springfield - Stripped for Air Service" video.

  1. Squadron Commander addressing his pilots. "Here we're issuing you this great "03 Springfield in case you get shot down behind the lines." "Sir, what about parachutes?" "Parachutes, why would you ever need parachutes? Real pilots don't need parachutes. All they let you do is abandon your airplane if its damaged." "But sir, what good is the "03 going to do us if the plane is burning and we can't abandon it and jump with a 'chute?" "Um, yes Lt Luke. I see you point." In my considered opinion, this was not one of the US Army Air Service's better ideas. And just where does Lt Luke or Capt Rickenbacker stow this thing in their Newport or Spad. That said the 25 round magazine combined with semi auto would of been a great idea.
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