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Re: NEW: Descent FAQ 1.15

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From: rsqu... roger m squires
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 1995 13:42
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John Caruso <car...@nova.umuc.edu> wrote:
>
>Nice note, but the Webster's definition of strafe is "to attack with
>gunfire" (especially from low-flying aircraft).  No mention of moving
>side to side....

	You are quibbling.  The definition specifically mentions
	aircraft firing on fixed ground positions, in other words
	"firing while moving -- side-to-side, up-down, whatever..."

	  ...You can certainly slide without firing...

	Agree.

> John Caruso               \   On the surface he seems sensible

rms
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From: rsqu...@unm.edu (roger m squires)
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Subject: Re: NEW: Descent FAQ 1.15
Date: 27 Mar 1995 06:42:51 -0700
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