This cant be realistic - 500+ hits, plane still flying??

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Originally Posted by ReconNZ

dead astern one

That's exactly the problem. You're firing a bunch of rifle caliber rounds in line with the angle where all the armor is concentrated.

Originally Posted by ReconNZ

Lets keep a scorecard - what's your record - most hits without downing a plane???

What's the most planes one can down before ammo runs out would be a more interesting scorecard
He111s are sturdier than others, try the Do17s if you want to practice a bit and see some results. I can easily down 3-5 with a Hurricane.

In general, +1 to what the other guys said in their advice. Also, try a Hurricane as the guns on that one are more closely grouped together and it's more stable, it will give you a much better concentration of rounds.