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Well Jank, if I was in Europe in WW2 and confined to the A/C in that theater, I would go for the latest P47 or if short range is not a problem the MkXIV Spitfire. The FW190D9 would be attractive. If I had my choice of any WW2 fighter, the F4U4 would be my choice.
Sure.Could you explain what you meant by the following statement: "P-51 is overrated as it wasn't the fighter that defeated the Luftwaffe as often claimed."
So what's the story behind it? It gather it was a squadron based in Winnipeg?My Sig you ask? I have it not b/c I have some great love for the P-51. It is historic and belongs to the city where I live.
Sure.
What you usually read is that the Luftwaffe was defeated when P-51s started to escort the B-17s over Germany.
While I agree that the Luftwaffe was defeated during what is called Big Week, most of the fighters were P-38s. So if one aircraft one it, it would be the P-38.
So what's the story behind it? It gather it was a squadron based in Winnipeg?
Kris
Goring was scared of it over Berlin, but by then he had no choice. The Mustang was flying overhead and defending the Bombers from harm.
But Lord help your wallet when it breaks.
One shudders to think what the LW could have accomplished with the Zero during the BOB.
Of course. But you see, I interpreted this poll as WW2 aircraft which are overrated NOW.
I'm sorry to be pedantic but could someone please change a spelling mistake in the poll - Stirling rather than Sterling (not much British money flying around during the war)
Cheers
What exactly is "Big Week?" That's a new one on me ...
Where did you get your statistics?Mine were from "American Combat Planes."
Are you guys kidding me?
Big Week - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The operation lasted a week but in fact the attacks went on until April. After that the Luftwaffe would never recover.
Kris
I honestly thought that question was meant as a joke. GregP gave a detailed account of WW2 fighters, then I would expect he had at least heard of Big Week.
Also see Jank's comment: That was funny. Or sad.
Kris