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World War 2 had jets and they shot each other down.
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When was the first jet-to-jet battle?
The first jet-to-jet combat occurred on November 8, 1950 when a P-80 shot down a pair of Mig-15's over North Korea.
Who was the first to shoot down a jet fighter in World War 2?
The first confirmed instance of a jet fighter being shot down in World War II occurred on July 27, 1944, when a British de Havilland Mosquito shot down a German Messerschmitt Me 262. The Me 262 was the world's first operational jet fighter, and its downing marked a significant moment in aviation history. The Mosquito, known for its speed and versatility, played a crucial role in this engagement.
What county accidentally shot down commercial plane?
The countRy is Russia(Soviet Union). In 1983 a Russian military jet shot down a Korean Airlines commercial airliner.
How many you-262 jet fighters were shot down by American during world war 2?
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Who shot down the first jet fighter?
The first Jet fighters (Messerschmitt Me 262) were shot down by P-51 Mustangs Piloted by the legendary Tuskegee Airmen (Google RedTails) toward the end of WWII."In the final months of the war, the 332nd was based at Ramitelli, Italy. On the 24th of March, Davis, with 72 of his planes, escorted a formation of the Fifteenth Air Force's bombers on a 1,600 mile round-trip attack on Berlin. The 332nd was supposed to turn back short of the target after being relieved by another fighter group. But when they arrived over the city's outskirts, no other fighters appeared. Davis ordered his men to press on.Minutes later, the formation was set upon by jet-powered Messerschmitt 262 fighters and a vicious dogfight ensued: The 332nd, its Mustangs now dangerously low on fuel, fought off the attackers, shooting down three of the German jets and losing two of their own planes, including that of the commander of the 301st Squadron, Captain Armour G. McDaniels (picture). For its valiant action that day, the group was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation".-ANS 2 - In fact, the first ME262 shot down in WW2 was shot down by a Spitfire XIVe of 401 Squadron RCAF on October 5,1944. This event is very well documented.
When was the first jet-to-jet battle?
The first jet-to-jet combat occurred on November 8, 1950 when a P-80 shot down a pair of Mig-15's over North Korea.
What was the first war in which one jet plane shot down another?
Korea. The Nazi's did invent a jet warplane during WWII, but the Allies didn't and in any case the Nazi jet never progressed much past prototype as it was only designed during the later stages of the war.
Who when and where was the first to shoot down a jet aircraft?
US pilots flying propeller driven airplanes shot down German experimental jets during the last stages of WWII.
How difficult can a military jet get shot down?
Depending on where it gets hit fairly easily
What county accidentally shot down commercial plane?
The countRy is Russia(Soviet Union). In 1983 a Russian military jet shot down a Korean Airlines commercial airliner.
How many you-262 jet fighters were shot down by American during world war 2?
1
Who shot down the first jet fighter?
The first Jet fighters (Messerschmitt Me 262) were shot down by P-51 Mustangs Piloted by the legendary Tuskegee Airmen (Google RedTails) toward the end of WWII."In the final months of the war, the 332nd was based at Ramitelli, Italy. On the 24th of March, Davis, with 72 of his planes, escorted a formation of the Fifteenth Air Force's bombers on a 1,600 mile round-trip attack on Berlin. The 332nd was supposed to turn back short of the target after being relieved by another fighter group. But when they arrived over the city's outskirts, no other fighters appeared. Davis ordered his men to press on.Minutes later, the formation was set upon by jet-powered Messerschmitt 262 fighters and a vicious dogfight ensued: The 332nd, its Mustangs now dangerously low on fuel, fought off the attackers, shooting down three of the German jets and losing two of their own planes, including that of the commander of the 301st Squadron, Captain Armour G. McDaniels (picture). For its valiant action that day, the group was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation".-ANS 2 - In fact, the first ME262 shot down in WW2 was shot down by a Spitfire XIVe of 401 Squadron RCAF on October 5,1944. This event is very well documented.
What is the kill ratio of the Me 262?
The kill ratio of the Me 262, a German World War II jet fighter, is estimated to be around 4:1, meaning it shot down about 4 enemy aircraft for every one of its own that was shot down.
How many planes did John McCain crash?
He was shot down in one jet. He had an engine failure in another jet and it crashed despite his efforts to relighth the engine. He crashed into Corpus Cristi Bay...crash cause undetermined He clipped some power lines in Spain, but plane did not crash He was in a jet on the USS Forestall that was hit by rocket fired across the flight deck from another jet. Source: http://www.factcheck.org/askfactcheck/did_mccain_crash_five_planes_did_he.html
Who was the first American POW in Vietnam war?
Probably a USN pilot named Alveraz, whose A-4 Skyhawk was shot down over the north. Senator McCain flew the same type of jet, the Skyhawk, when he was shot down. The A-4 was used alot, having the third highest loss rate (362 destroyed) behind the Thud & Phantom.
Has a propellor driven aircraft ever shot down a jet fighter?
The first jet ever shot down was on 5 October 1944 by 5 (4 Canadians & 1 American) members of 401 Sq. RCAF. Their names are: Tex Davenport, Rod Smith, Snooks Everard, George Sinclair & John MacKay (more can be found on these 5 @ acesofww2.com). Their victim was H. C. Butman of 3/KG51 flying Me262 MNR 170093. Many more German Jets were shot down by Allied propellor driven fighters after that... as well as by gunners on board propeller driven bombers too, come to think of it. Yes. In 1965 and 1966 Navy A-1 Skyraiders shot down North Vietnamese MiG-17s.
How was John McCain captured?
His plane was shot down. Unconciously he brke both arms and one leg and was a prisoner of war for 5 years His plane was shot down. Unconciously he brke both arms and one leg and was a prisoner of war for 5 years
