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http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-100315-020.pdf
I understand the .50 and 1.0 credit but what is a 2.0 credit? Does this mean the pilot is credit with 2 a/c on that date?
With some research on my part, I found Drew claimed 2 Me262s on Oct 7 1944. The same for Cummings on Feb 25 1945.
The Ar234s that were armed, only had fixed rear armament in the tail that was sighted by a small periscopic sight situated by the pilot...no turrets...I saw one that described a turret on the jet, which would mean it was more likely an Arado.
Kind of shows how unfamiliar pilots were with the appearance of the newer jets of the time.
The Ar234s that were armed, only had fixed rear armament in the tail that was sighted by a small periscopic sight situated by the pilot...no turrets
The armed version appeared on the Ar234B platform. The ones that were equipped (not all were built with armament), had 2 fixed MG151 cannon, facing to the rear. As far as how many were put into service, I'm not sure. I understand that a number of pilots preferred to have them removed in order to lighten the aircraft for increased speed.How many Ar234s had this rear facing armament or which version(s)?
Great info
I saw one that described a turret on the jet, which would mean it was more likely an Arado.
Kind of shows how unfamiliar pilots were with the appearance of the newer jets of the time.
Bill
I have just discovered this forum and I see this is an old thread. But, just saying... The report, USAAF Aerial Victory Credits Over Me-262 German Jets, is inaccurate in regard to Gordon B. Compton. He had two confirmed aerial victories over ME 262s. His first, included in the report, was 2 Feb 1945. The second victory was 10 Apr 1945 at Dessau and Kothen airdrome. His encounter report contains his own statement and a confirmation statement from 2nd Lt. James McDermott. The credit was awarded to GB Compton on a Confirmation of Victory Credit dated 3 May 1945. I have his gun camera film with both victories. He was too humble to correct the record. Katy