Word: railheads
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Dates: during 1923-1923
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...formation so close together that the wing tips seemed to touch. En route the planes went through offensive manoeuvres such as bombing planes would be called upon to do in case of war. Adopting offensive tactics, the bombers would swoop down upon some military objective such as a railhead or bridge and simulate their destruction. Had bombs of 2,000, 1,000 and 600 pounds been dropped over New Jersey a terrible scene of destruction would have met the eye. The coast line was closely followed, giving Atlantic City, New York, Boston an impressive sight. The East Coast was theoretically...