Me 262 should have been used as a bomber?

[John Vasco]

Back to the original question. I think the answer is yes. The role of the fighter bomber, from Erprobungsgruppe 210 in 1940 to the modern jet fighter-bomber, is fairly simple. Get in quickly (and undetected if possible), hit the target, and get out quickly again, with the capacity to defend yourself if needs be. The only variable being 'hit the target', as even with all of the modern laser guided systems, the present-day jet fighter-bombers appear to be no more successful in hitting designated targets than the pioneers in 1940. The 262, in its time, was as good as anything before or since in fulfilling that role. No more, no less.