Originally posted by Lusche SAS_KID,tracers are special rounds with a hollow base filled with some kind of pyrotechnic material. By varying the composition of that material, you are able to produce different colours, just like fireworks do.
Originally posted by Gianlupo If you want to learn about weapons and ammunition, check out the excellent Tony Williams site. He's a fellow AHer. http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/
Originally posted by SMIDSY i heard that american fighter pilots used to load the last 100 rounds with white tracers so they could tell when they were low on ammo.