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07-14-2007, 10:09 PM
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| Minister of Whoopass   Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi
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| Post that sh!t up u cigar smokin bastardo.... Ive met most of the same guys u have, albeit it was 25+ years ago, and no photos remain... I would love to see em...
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07-15-2007, 06:14 AM
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| Yes such pictures are always welcome !
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08-10-2007, 12:50 PM
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| I would have to say the fw 190, but as a night-fighter the HE 219 seem to remember reading about one of those shooting down 5 Lancasters in a single sortie. |
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08-22-2007, 08:15 PM
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| my vote is for the Me-163. |
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08-23-2007, 01:32 PM
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08-23-2007, 02:07 PM
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| Me 262 no doubt....speed and firepower....lucky for the B17's it appeared very late in the war.
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08-23-2007, 08:13 PM
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| It is interesting how the mind works with a question like this. Personally I believe there are two parts to this. a) Being able to destroy the bombers whilst b) Avoiding the escort fighters. On this basis the upgunned 190 and 109 don't make the grade because while they are excellent at shooting down the bombers, they are very vulnerable to any escorting fighters. The 262 has to be the choice for the reasons known to us all. Massive firepower and the ability to use its speed to choose when and how to attack. At night it becomes the best nightfighter, which is a different thread. |
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08-23-2007, 09:40 PM
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08-24-2007, 05:41 AM
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08-24-2007, 05:24 PM
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| the 163 may not shot down many aircraft but it did hav solar panals so once it flew under a plane it detroyed it. |
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08-24-2007, 06:47 PM
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08-24-2007, 06:56 PM
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08-24-2007, 06:58 PM
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| the 163 was a time bomb and cannot even be seriously considered. overall the Fw 190A-8/R8 or Me 262 would suffice, the 262 yes for speed but no endurance and that was it's fault besides it's finicky engines and fuel system
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10-01-2007, 01:34 PM
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 | As I already pointed out some months ago, the Me 163 was not a time bomb at all as it was a rather safe and reliable aircraft. Loss figures and witness accounts are clear about that. Kris
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