Perhaps someonme could ID the unit (and then a googling we will go). The multi-coloured tailplane and diamond on the tail and so on should give more than hint to someone in the know?

Having tried the usual “pay” suspects (Norton, Trend Micro, etc.) I agree 100% and thoroughly recommend Avast. It ripped archived trojans out of my system the others couldn’t touch and appears after nearly 3 months use to be really good. For one thing it doesn’t ‘eff with my system … just keeps the bad guys at bay. And it’s free! Good stuff.

TACTICS

Trying to remember clearly here what I’ve read in numerous sources. IIRC there were 3 basic attack techniques used by the Luftwaffe against the B17/24 formations.

Head on … hit and run … used by the majority of 109 and 190 day fighter staffeln … throttled back, very high closure speed all the same, very short aiming/firing window (only a second or two) requiring very high accuracy, then throttle open and dive away (to come around again)

From the rear by the sturm 190s, heavily armoured, slow closure speed, you took a lot of hits but what the hell, the idea was to close, deliver as many cannon sheels as possible and take out one bomber = success. So what if the 190’s stuffed.

From the rear by the 262s, a shallow dive from well above and behind, pull up, sight and let fly, then what? I don’t recall. Power up through the formation or break away and down? Safety was the speed of movement (ie. difficulty of a gunner getting a good bead on a 262).

And what about the Zerstorers? What were their tactics?

Thanks Ian

Saw the unveiling ceremony on TV this evening, lots of Royal family and other dignatories and of course Kiwis. I am looking forward to visiting this unique and IMO great looking monument.

Don