Nov 9, 2015 · During WW2, the U.S. Army "A-" designations weren't Attack, per se, but Light Bomber. When the USAF changed its designation system in mid-1948, the "A-" designation was assigned to …

Jun 25, 2013 · A comfortable environment, especially in aircraft performing long missions (P-51, MPA, heavy bombers, etc) could have considerably improved crew efficiency. And was there any sort of …

Mar 30, 2013 · Would depend on what type of aircraft, which Air Force, when, and where. Most likely it would mean (during WW2) an operation flown via Russia. Other examples, shown on RAF/RAAF …

Aug 29, 2008 · Vought SB2U Vindicator dive bombers were also called "vibrators" or "wind indicators" by some of their pilots. I believe the "wind indicator" nickname came in part because of the tendency …

May 11, 2013 · I often hear that German bombers made a different sound to British aircraft during the blitz, my mum and others tell me the German planes made a woo woo woo sound while the British …

Apr 15, 2011 · We have discussed the pros and cons of the allied bombers (and agreed to differ :lol:) Lets look at the situation should the Luftwaffe have had the allied heavy bombers, escort fighters etc …

Apr 12, 2022 · The B-24 Liberator was known for its long range enabling it to engage targets out of reach of the other heavy bombers. It closed the Atlantic Gap which contributed to turn the tide in this …

Jul 12, 2013 · Flak accounted for about 50% of all US losses of heavy bombers and nearly 26,000 8th AF bombers were damaged. Of aircraft damaged by flak 27% were deemed "serious". Aircrews, …

Dec 3, 2004 · I would like to focus exclusively on certain bombers within the thread, leaving aside ground attack planes and interceptors which were equipped with defensive armament. The Battle of …

Jun 13, 2009 · Why did so many WW2 Planes have twin tails/stabilizers? I can see on the Lancaster, Halifax and Me110 that you wouldn't want your mid upper gunner to have an attacker hiding behind a …