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Old 14th October 2006, 18:31
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Re: FW200 Bombing England in 1940/41

Hi Larry i do not think for a second they were regular trips, maybe only a dozen or so..hence the fact we have limited knowledge. Remember the later HE177 operated at night over Britain and had few losses against probably the best nightfighter ever to fly (Mosquito) even though they flew a good number of missions so maybe no FW200 were lost over Britain due to the low number of raids ? however i do agree with both Chris and Larry regards the chances of survival but, operating any bomber in daylight over Britain was a risk, the FW200 was better armed for defense though less able to evade when engaged.
I dont expext any long trips over land but, ports and coastal areas would have been possible, hit it, and away to sea!
All interesting stuff though and well worth more research
Jon
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