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Why were British cities bombed in World War II?
The Germans bombed British cities in WWI with blimps. They did the same thing in WWII with airplanes. The German thought if they bombed England, the British would surrender. The British did not surrender and bombed Germany (along with USA bomber planes) in retaliation.
What are the circles for on the World War 2 planes?
the 'circles' that are mentioned in the question are in fact called 'roundels' and were made up of two rings around an inner circle, and coloured red,white and blue. They identified the aircraft as being British. German 'planes carried a swastika.
What are heinkels and dorniers?
Heinkels and Dorniers are WWII German planes
What type of planes dropped bombs on cities in World War 2?
They were called bombers and examples are the American B-17, B-24, B-29, the British Lancaster and Halifax, the German He-111
Did German planes bomb LondonEngland during World War 2?
Repeatedly and often. Yes.
Did the radar help the British Royal Air Force detect incoming German planes that were bombing England?
Radar enabled the RAF fighters to get airborne before they were could be bombed and the ground - and to confront the enemy in the sky.
Why did Hitler's invasion of Britain fail and why?
the british had superior piolots and planes for every three German planes one british died. the british had radar the German were too far away so they had to refuel at bad moments
Which countries were allies with UK?
In World War II France was an ally they formed groups of resistance fighters against the nazi's. They also helped british resistance fighters, and british planes that were bombed by the Germans over France. The French Resistance Fighters would watch for British planes brought down by German planes over France, and risk their own lives to hide the crew, look after them and try to get them back to Britain, before the German Army found them.
How was light used as a weapon by the british against German planes?
TO blind the German pilots.the Brits used a light called the Leigh Light .
What was british fighter planes main job in world war 2?
Defending Britain from German bombers.
What were dog fights in the air?
Fights between fighter planes of opposite sides of a war are called dogfights. The term was used in World War I referring to British Sopwith Camel planes fighting German Fokker planes.
Can satellites detect stealth planes?
Yes satellites have the ability to detect stealth planes. Stealth technology was likely invented in Germany during World War II.
Can missiles shoot down planes if having trouble detecting?
No. Missiles gotta be able to detect planes in the radar in order get a lock on because missiles need to get a lock on to shoot down planes but planes fly in really high altitudes, this makes it even more difficult to detect planes on radar.
Who had better planes during WW1?
Most of the later French, British and German aircraft were very good. It is almost impossible to say who had better planes as so much depended on the pilot's skill and experience.
When were jet planes developed?
Jets were first developed in the mid 1930's. The first German and British jets flew in 1940.
What did they use the spitfires for?
Spitfires (British) where World War II fighter planes that fought with the hurricanes (British) against the German ME109E-4, ME110, Heinkel111 and the Ju88 in The Battle of Britain.
Why were German planes built?
To protect their home and armies, and to stop enemy planes from flying over German territory.
