The standard U.S. ammo belt that was installed in fighter planes during WWII was 27 feet long. This is nine yards.
This is where the expression “the whole nine yards” comes.
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The standard U.S. ammo belt that was installed in fighter planes during WWII was 27 feet long. This is nine yards.
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