Re: [OM] Re: [OT] OSS etc

[W. J. Liles]

Emil Pozar wrote:
> 

> Well, I had thought the same for a long time. However, read on:
> 
> "First let's correct the popular myth that the Russians were so
> successful with the P-39
> because they used it as a ground attack aircraft taking advantage of the
> tank-killing
>
Emil

I stand corrected. Thanks for all the excellent research.  The P39 was
considered a good handling airplane at low and medium altitude.  I think
most air battles on the eastern front were at these altitudes where it
could be used to best effect.

Jerry Liles

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