SoD Stitch
Banned
That's what the -262 pilots were SUPPOSED to do; but, as we know, the less disciplined pilots sometimes decided they could turn and fight with the more maneuverable Mustangs, which usually ended in disaster.
Favorite fighter/interceptor?
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That's what the -262 pilots were SUPPOSED to do; but, as we know, the less disciplined pilots sometimes decided they could turn and fight with the more maneuverable Mustangs, which usually ended in disaster.
drgondog
Major
Very True Stitch... plus a hit to one engine usually spelled disaster as few were able to get out of range/sight at the reduced speed...
Erich
the old Sage
actually gents it was all entirely up to the Schwarführer. If P-51 escorts had been called away or were not present it was felt the speed of the jet and turn around would be beneficial to allow a second pass either single or in 3-4's. It was obvious that even higher orders did not dictate the realities in combat
Favorites polls are harder than best, one a mental the other facts.
In favorites I imagine someone offering me a new mint one to keep
This one to hard for 1, even hard by country:
US: P-61 and P-38 tie
German: 190D-9, Do-335, and 109F are a 3 way tie
Japanese: Ki-84, Ki-61, early model Zero, and Shiden-Kai are a 4 way tie
British: Sea Fury, but for operational WWII: Tempest, Typhoon and latest Spit 3 are a 3 way tie
So if I win a give away, I need a bigger garage
In favorites I imagine someone offering me a new mint one to keep
This one to hard for 1, even hard by country:
US: P-61 and P-38 tie
German: 190D-9, Do-335, and 109F are a 3 way tie
Japanese: Ki-84, Ki-61, early model Zero, and Shiden-Kai are a 4 way tie
British: Sea Fury, but for operational WWII: Tempest, Typhoon and latest Spit 3 are a 3 way tie
So if I win a give away, I need a bigger garage
Hello
I made my choice after pondering the question a while, in fact my favourites are Spitfire Mk VIII, which was designed for Merlin 60 series engine and not an emergency solution as Mk IX, and P-51B, closely followed by 109G-10, Tempest, La-5FN, Ta-152C, Spitfire Mk XIVE and late P-47Ds. Not able to choose neither of my two favourites I at end chose Spit XIV, after all Mk VIII with 2-stage Griffon with some strengthening. Not so nice plane to fly but with more raw power.
Juha
I made my choice after pondering the question a while, in fact my favourites are Spitfire Mk VIII, which was designed for Merlin 60 series engine and not an emergency solution as Mk IX, and P-51B, closely followed by 109G-10, Tempest, La-5FN, Ta-152C, Spitfire Mk XIVE and late P-47Ds. Not able to choose neither of my two favourites I at end chose Spit XIV, after all Mk VIII with 2-stage Griffon with some strengthening. Not so nice plane to fly but with more raw power.
Juha
