Junkers Ju 88 in Action, Part 2: The Multi-Role Master of the Skies
Featured massive 37mm, 50mm, and even 75mm cannons strapped to the belly.
The aircraft could drop torpedoes at low altitudes with deadly accuracy. Junkers Ju 88 in action, Part 2
As the war progressed, the Ju 88 proved to be a lethal maritime strike weapon. Equipped with torpedoes and advanced search radar, specialized Ju 88 units took a heavy toll on Allied shipping.
A small fighter (like a Bf 109 or Fw 190) was mounted on top of the bomber. Junkers Ju 88 in Action, Part 2: The
Standard nose guns were replaced with heavy cannons to shred massive Allied bombers. 🪖 Close Air Support: The Panzer Hunter
By 1945, over 15,000 Ju 88s had been built. It served on every front and in almost every conceivable role. While it could not save Germany from defeat, it earned a reputation as one of the most versatile and effective combat aircraft ever designed. 🪖 Close Air Support: The Panzer Hunter By
Extra plating was added to protect the crew from ground fire.