A self-sealing fuel tank test specimen showing the effects of bullets tumbling after entering the tank. Photo shows the exit holes.The self-sealing material succeeded in stopping any fuel leakage. (Frame grabs from a British Pathé Youtube video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjOXKCuQDRI)

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