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<< I don't think any one had self sealing fuel tanks in 1940 >>

German aircraft had the fuel tank covered with a crude rubber based compound 
that swelled on exposure to aviation spirit effectivelt sealing the fuel tank 
if it were hit by a bullet.  Completely ineffective against cannon rounds of 
course.


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