tail gun
Bomber's back weapon
A tail gun is a defensive weapon mounted at the rear of a military aircraft, typically a bomber, designed to protect against attacks from behind.
The tail gunner operated this position, which was among the most dangerous crew assignments in aerial combat: The tail gun was their only defense against pursuing fighters.
- turretProtruding fortified structure
- ball turretRotating aircraft gun mount
- bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
- rearBack portion or raise
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
B-17 · waist · aerial · air combat · combat · WWII · ammunition · fuselage · tracers · enemy · fighter · defensive · crew · cockpit · bullets · strafe · fire · warfare
- mounted weaponsturret, ball turret, barbette, tripod mount, hardpoint