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TAIL GUNNER [2 records]

Record 1 2021-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
DEF

The rear rider on a tandem bicycle.

CONT

The stoker serves mainly as a motor. Since the stoker is not called upon to control the bike, this rider should be able to actually generate more power than the same rider would on a single bike … The stoker must not attempt to steer … The stoker should keep in line with the centerline of the bicycle, and lean with it as it leans through corners.

Key term(s)
  • tail gunner

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Cycliste à l'arrière d'un tandem.

OBS

[Le copilote] n'a pas le contrôle du vélo, mais il contribue à son déplacement grâce aux coups de pédales.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Cannons (Aircraft)
  • Air Defence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Canons (aéronefs)
  • Défense aérienne
CONT

Le mitrailleur de queue était, nous l'avons vu, le plus exposé au froid (la tourelle était complètement isolée du reste de l'appareil et ne recevait aucun apport d'air chaud), au point que souvent, la condensation de sa respiration formait de la glace autour de la bouche et du masque à oxygène.

Spanish

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