B-29s over Germany

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Interesting points.
The B29 was without doubt the 'next generation' bomber and its higher faster capacity would hopefully have reduced the appalling allied aircrew loss rate in the traditional heavies that slogged it out till cessation of hostilities.
The extra bomb load would be a bonus of course.
Cheers
John
 

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