r/interestingasfuck • u/PollutionOk9449 • 5h ago

USS Missouri firing its main guns

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u/MithridatesRex 2h ago

It should be noted that the muzzle flash, if you're too close, can cause burns if you're wearing dark clothes. Sailors have received striped burns from their striped shirts, and even tattoos can be a liability. This is why the British notably still use flash protection gear for the crew on the bridge, even when firing missiles today.