How One Gunner's 'CRAZY' Mirror System Tripled B-17 Tail Gun Accuracy

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How One Gunner's 'CRAZY' Mirror System Tripled B-17 Tail Gun Accuracy #WW2History #B17FlyingFortress #UnsungHeroes What if a single idea—created by a 22-year-old tail gunner—could save thousands of lives during World War II? This video tells the unbelievable true story of Staff Sergeant Michael Romano, a B-17 tail gunner who refused to accept failure. Faced with deadly German fighter attacks and a shockingly low 8% accuracy rate, Romano secretly engineered a mirror-reflector sight system that the Army called “mechanically impossible.” Using salvaged parts, broken aircraft mirrors, and pure determination, he created an aiming system that tripled tail gun accuracy and changed air combat forever. His modification was illegal, his commanding officers tried to ban it, but the results were undeniable—it saved bombers, airmen, and ultimately, the future of daylight bombing. If you love forgotten WWII stories, real innovation under fire, and heroes history books ignored—this video is for you. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT if this story surprised you. 👉 More unbelievable wartime inventions are coming soon—turn on the notification bell!