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In the British [[Aerial Corps]], riflemen were positioned as needed on the dragon during flight to fight off the enemy, including boarders. They were generally young, junior officers, such as midwingmen. | In the British [[Aerial Corps]], riflemen were positioned as needed on the dragon during flight to fight off the enemy, including boarders. They were generally young, junior officers, such as midwingmen. | ||
| − | The usual weapon of riflemen at this time was the Baker rifle, a revolution in firearms design. Until the introduction of the rifle, guns had barrels that were internally smooth. Rifling the barrel, | + | The usual weapon of riflemen at this time was the Baker rifle, a revolution in firearms design. Until the introduction of the rifle, guns had barrels that were internally smooth. Rifling the barrel, ie, putting a spiralling groove down its internal length, made the bullet spin in flight, greatly improving accuracy. This accuracy was vital in dragon-to-dragon fighting, where massed, innaccurate musket fire was impossible. |
See also: | See also: | ||
