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Old 22nd September 2009, 08:49
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Re: 109G-6 or later with 20mm-Gondolas in the East?

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Originally Posted by George Hopp View Post
In his "War diary" Helmut Lipfert mentions that the MK 108 was the real Il-2 killer. It just blew off the armoured panels.

George
The English language version of the book was a great read; and Lipfert DID say that a good hit or two by the Mk108 could even blow IL2s apart...so much so that it was hazardous to use from too close--He reported on nearly being brought down by an engine block or a half a fuselage on a couple of occasions.

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