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Most successful U.S. four engined bombers over German/Japanese aircraft
What were the most successful individual B-17's, B-24's and B-29's against German and Japanese aircraft?
I know about these B-17's: Honikuu Okole (18) Aztec Curse (10) Thunder Mug (9) Memphis Belle (8) These B-24's: Blue Streak (23) Wash's Tub (22) The Goon (16, with Top Gunner Tsgt Arthur Benko) The Arc (9) This B-29 - Joltin' Jose (5 plus 5 x shared) Thank you in advance if any information available; I did a brief search on the website but did not find anything. markr |
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Re: Most successful U.S. four engined bombers over German/Japanese aircraft
I doubt very much that you will ever be able to find the right scores. American bombers made the worst overclaiming in history.
27th of September 1943: American claims: 32 shot down, 7 probable and 24 damaged German planes. German losses: 11 8th of October 1943: American claims: 157 shot down, 22 probable and 85 damaged German losses: 25 lost, 5 missing and 6 damaged 9th of October 1943: American claims: 122 shot down, 29 probable and 61 damaged German losses: 5 lost, 7 missing and 14 damaged 10th of October 1943: American claims: 183 shot down, 21 probable and 51 damaged German losses: 11 lost, 11 missing and 7 damaged |
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Re: Most successful U.S. four engined bombers over German/Japanese aircraft
Hello Markr,
In spite of the overclaiming, the topic is a really interesting one which, maybe can be expanded further. Keep us informed if a work/book arise, ok? Adriano |
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Re: Most successful U.S. four engined bombers over German/Japanese aircraft
Hello Mark,
have a look here: http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=50822 http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=50309 http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=50189 or here: http://www.armyaircorps-376bg.com/41...ue_streak.html Michael Last edited by knusel; 9th May 2019 at 12:22. |
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Re: Most successful U.S. four engined bombers over German/Japanese aircraft
Thanks Michael, these were very helpful!
markr |
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Re: Most successful U.S. four engined bombers over German/Japanese aircraft
Hello Mark,
you chose an interesting topic. Did you know that the B-29 still scored in the Korean War ? http://aces.safarikovi.org/victories...craft.type.pdf Have a nice Friday, Michael |
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Re: Most successful U.S. four engined bombers over German/Japanese aircraft
Sure do!
I saw the mock up of B-29 "Command Decision" at the Air Force Museum, in Dayton, Ohio, last summer with my son. Read up on the brief history of the aircraft that they had - 5 x Mig 15's, with three of these downed in one engagement. Museum also had B-29 "Bockscar" - which, of course, was the aircraft that dropped the second atomic weapon (Nagasaki). markr |
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