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Originally Posted by Dave_Watts
Hi Ross,
When you state Siemens machine guns, what exactly are you talking about?
I know there were some experimental Siemens machine guns, but I didn't know any made it on to field aircraft. When one speaks of German fighter aircraft guns they are normally referring to Spandau Arsenal LMG Maxims. I know there must be some source for people saying Siemens made in quantity fighter aircraft guns, but I've never seen proof of it. Just wondering where your source for it is from?
Thanks for the insight into this old time dilemma.
Best,
Dave W.
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It's those so-called motor guns with some incredible rate of fire, which I can't remember at the moment. There's photos of them mounted in a couple of airplanes from Jasta5 and also Jasta 58. They're almost "Star Wars" in appearance, from what little I've been able to see in the few dim photos that have been published. The mystery and rarity is what makes 'em fascinating!
Robert Karr
www.karrart.com