No Tracers is Retarded

[Arlo]

Buncha good replies. Just thought some internet accessible material was warranted:

Here's several examples of 8th AF gun attacks (air to air and air to ground) w/o tracers - some seem to show some sporadic/occasional tracers but that may be the 'end of belt' thing mentioned:



(Youtube link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=139&v=nzTCJI863N4)

I suspect the engine and gun noises were added for entertainment effect like the music. I wasn't aware of sound recordings used in the planes then (or now, for that matter). In the mid forties that would require extra equipment/weight.



(I would be interested in knowing more if anyone knows of actual WWII gun film footage shot with sound on film technology.)

[Mister Fork]

I know of several Luftwaffe pilots who purposely removed tracers from their belts - as per the instructions they gave to the ground crew chiefs.  So did several American aces.

[SlipKnt]

As a M249 SAW gunner in my beloved Marine Corps I only ever used tracers for training.

In combat, not so much.  Can lead the enemy to your location to drop ord on you. 

I am allergic to ord...


In the game, some have learned how to use no tracers so they can get in a good HO before you begin twisting and fall to your fiery death.  I laugh every time I fall victim to it.

 


 

[Mister Fork]

As a M249 SAW gunner in my beloved Marine Corps I only ever used tracers for training.

In combat, not so much.  Can lead the enemy to your location to drop ord on you. 

I am allergic to ord...


In the game, some have learned how to use no tracers so they can get in a good HO before you begin twisting and fall to your fiery death.  I laugh every time I fall victim to it.

 


 

I took my tracers out too when I carried the C9A2 (M249). Is it wrong that I felt joy switching that ROF lever in the front whenever I got pissed off?

[Oldman731]

I took my tracers out too when I carried the C9A2 (M249). Is it wrong that I felt joy switching that ROF lever in the front whenever I got pissed off?

Yes.  Clearly, people with your violent propensities are threats to society.

Especially in Canada.

- oldman

[Mister Fork]

Yes.  Clearly, people with your violent propensities are threats to society.

Especially in Canada.

- oldman

...Sorry.