Dam Busters

[Ponysoldier]

Without being an A--------- American might I add my two
cents? The mission of the the Mossie the B17 and
the P-51 were completely different.The first acceptance
of what what is known as the P-51 was called the A-36
a fighter of single mission roll (ground attack) carried
a liquid cooled Allison,with no turbo or supercharger.
Was accepted USAAF March 1941 the aircraft was great
under 10,000 feet, but above that a hurry was much better.
First acceptance HM RAF P51A-B May 1941 RollsRoyce
Merlin installed after shipment to UK upon installation
of a fuselage fuel aircraft Range increased by 90%,
with a service altuide of 41,000 feet this was with no
bomb load.(it was set up for fuel tanks or bombs not both)
The B-17 B-G max speed 317mph(loaded) fuel + ordance.
range varies by model 3200 miles-3800 miles,payload
5,000 lbs.
Yes the mossie could carry more.yes it was faster but
at much shorter ranges.
Now so some dont think Im jerk, one of the best aircraft
ever built Was the spitfire
Patrick