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Old 2nd May 2008, 17:05
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Re: Cobras, Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Eastern vs Western front, Franek vs ...

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Originally Posted by Kutscha View Post
Yes I know they are only claims but the P-51s had a better success rate than the P-47s.
Yes, 6 time more success rate for 6 time more loss rate. And the bomber suffers highst single day losses, also they were not able to protect they completely. Where the "miracle"?

If the ally did not land at Normandy, what increased dramatically number of sorties and as following the german losses, the bomber offensive could require the next ten year(without N-bomb). And as Korea show the result is not known.
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