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Earthling- Thanks for the info. Alex has a point because you would have to throw very large cans overboard for it to be possible to even see them, much less shoot at them. Not to mention which, firing range would have had to be very short followed almost immediately by a clunk as you hit the object at which you were shooting. Not sure it would do much for marksmanship either since the aerodynamics of an open tin can differ slightly from those of an aircraft.
Both sides killed quite a few people shooting at ground targets, however, and at least this could have been done at altitude where it was safer. Do not remember reading about WW-I use of towed targets.
War Patrol sounds fascinating, as well. Found a copy for only $15, so will jump on it. Also found a hardback copy of War Story for $5 so will go for that , too. Thanks for the heads-up. It is good to read WW-I books and only have to translate from King's English to Yank English rather than from German to English.
Taz
Terry Phillips
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