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Actually once clear of their bombs the SBD was quite maneuverable. Several SBD drivers (Stanley W Vejtasa) had multiple kills while flying the SBD.Zero vs. SBD - kill ratio was 1 to 1 (by loss record - source unknown due to Chings' bad memory).
I am not sure how many could be attributed to the stinger, but it must have been significant because the SBD couldn't outfly the Zero.
As u may recall Joe, The "Swede" was my Grandfathers best friend for several decades, as was afectionatly known as Uncle Swede... He was one of the true blue died in the wool aviators...Joe said:Several SBD drivers (Stanley W Vejtasa) had multiple kills while flying the SBD.
Im guessing on this but if enough research is done Im sure that there has to be at least one ace out there as a tail gunner with 5 or more confirmed kills. I do think for the most part we all agree having a second set of eyes are for the best though.
As u may recall Joe, The "Swede" was my Grandfathers best friend for several decades, as was afectionatly known as Uncle Swede... He was one of the true blue died in the wool aviators...