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227 Why Did US Warplanes Have Only One Roundel?

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SlashGear · 05/12/2025 07:35 EDT

Why Did US Warplanes Have Only One Roundel?

Have you ever wondered why U.S. aircraft during World War II only had one roundel on their wings? Surprisingly, it wasn't an aesthetic choice.

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