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re: I know we have ww2 buffs here. Are these common pictures?
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:15 am to NATidefan
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:15 am to NATidefan
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B-17E "Flying Fortress"
Nice use of the Ace of Spades.
The Brits had an issue with aircraft identification: The Spitfire bore a strong resemblance to the Luftwaffe's Bf109 (sometimes called ME109). Both fighters were workhorses who served throughout the war.
For obvious reasons, their observers and gunners had to become very adept at distinguishing between the 2, especially during the Battle of Britain.
It was also a challenge for American bomber crews who had a tendency (some Brit fighter pilots would call it a tradition ) of shooting first and asking questions later. Therefore, British fighters assigned to escort American bombers tended to fly high and slow and approach the American formations head on so their wing profile and RAF markings could be very easily seen before getting too close. Otherwise, there could be a very dangerous misunderstanding.
This post was edited on 5/18/22 at 10:16 am
Posted on 5/18/22 at 10:23 am to Ace Midnight
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...of shooting first and asking questions later.
I'm still here because of this rule. Nothing wrong with "Shoot first and ask questions later". It will serve you well. In combat, you have to be mindful that both sides have a finger on the trigger...approach with great caution.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 12:52 pm to Ace Midnight
Any fighter that pointed it's nose at a bomber was going to get shot at.
Period.
Period.
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