12th November 2007, 11:14
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Alter Hase
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: Should the Me262 been used exclusively as a jabo ....
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Originally Posted by Richard T. Eger
Dear George,
The Me 262 had been rushed into service long before the bugs had been worked out. These, alone, accounted for many of the combat problems. And, it wasn't just the engines, but the airframe, as well. In the fall of 1944 in a complaint by KG-51, they requested 3 spare noses for each aircraft, as the guns or gun barrels would work themselves loose in a mission, requiring replacement of the nose. Parts had to be beefed up because they were inadequate to the rigors of field and combat conditions.
Regards,
Richard
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Richard, did any other units have problems with the nose of the Me262? |