07-22-2024, 02:58 AM
A heavily loaded B-17 was lucky to cruise at over 180 knots. The German fighters were were speeding along at up to 340 to 452 in a dive depending on the model and year.... so without fighter coverage/escort our massive fleets of bombers were sitting ducks. I had friends who flew the 17s and the B-24s.. None expected to live through the war.
I also had a friend who flew BF-109s during WW2 who said he tried not to fly through a tight bomber formation as it was mostly suicide
I also had a friend who flew BF-109s during WW2 who said he tried not to fly through a tight bomber formation as it was mostly suicide
No one rules if no one obeys
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire
