the spitfire used a coffman engine starter. basically a shotgun shell to start the engine.
Posted by usefulrustychain@reddit | WeirdWings | View on Reddit | 2 comments
dogsqueeze300@reddit
If you think that is weird, then this will blow your mind. Modern fighter jets use 12 gauge shotgun blanks to forcefully eject bombs and missiles from their hard points.
druid099@reddit
No they don't. They have been using compressed air for decades.