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Hornblower -> "IF" (11/15/2003 6:16:08 AM)
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Even "if" the Japanese were able to produce these 3rd generation planes. Given the historical losses of their pilots, the the pounding of there industry by B-29's and carrier planes. Would they be able to field enough planes manned by good pilots to have an effect on the war? Personally I would say no. Granted I am sure that there would be a limited shock value at the point of contact. Providing of course that the planes lived up to the hopes of there designers. But long term I don't think it would have effected the eventually outcome. I look at the Me-262 as an example. I dont recall any stories of P-47/51 or Tempests (to name a few) running with the fear of God from them. I do recall reading the report of a flight leader of P-47's from the 9th AF, and his comments have stuck. As there was a streak of silver flashing by them in the sky "What was that?!?" Wingman responded with "I don't know, but lets go get it."
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