Heinkels of steel?

[HamishUK]

Originally Posted by Triggaaar

You realise that the little 303s shot down a lot of planes in the BoB? We just need to learn how best to use the weapons.

Reading Steve Bungay's book again "The Most Dangerous Enemy" and an excellent section from a Hurricane pilot who indicated that over 200 yards the .303 was highly ineffective at bringing down the Heinkel and even harder for the Ju88. He went even further to state that the Polish squadrons (who were more experienced fighter pilots) were attacking head on.

So agree with your statement Triggaar. Bringing down a bomber is about finding a weak spot and getting the convergence right.