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Though the Messerschmitt Bf 110 failed miserably in its
designed role as a long-range escort fighter, it redeemed itself
using its endurance and heavy armament to shoot down RAF strategic
bombers attacking German cities at night. |
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The Junkers Ju 88A was originally developed as a medium
bomber capable of divebombing. The Ju 88G version was converted to
nightfighters as British night raids intensified. The Ju 88G's shot
down more bombers than any other German interceptor. |
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The Messerschmitt Me 210 looked on the drawing board to
be the perfect escort fighter the Luftwaffe needed. In reality the Me
210 was a combination of numerous problems and a total failure that
cost Willy Messerschmitt his job. |
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The Messerschmitt Me 410 was developed because of the
failed Me 210 and the company was given another chance. Although the
improved final product was much better than its predecessor, the Me 410
was too late to stop Allied bombers. |
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The ptototype of He 219 was rejected in 1940 but later
revived when nightfighters were needed. The He 219 was the only
Luftwaffe aircraft designed from the beginning to be a night
interceptor and capable of shooting down the British Mosquitoes. |