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Date Posted:17:34:56 01/01/02 Tue
I have a debate about the movie Pearl Harbor. During the part in which Ben Afleck is transferred to the Eagle Squadron, theres a scene when he's flying a escort for bombers. What I noticed is that he was and so were his wingmen, flying Supermarine Spitfires. To my knowledge that part is incorrect. During the Battle of Britain, the RAF used the famed Hawker Hurricane to escort all bomber attempts because of its great stability and ability to sustain heavy flak. but I also know that there were some Spitfires used to double escort. But during the film I was only able to see Spits. I also know that some times this role was swithced. The Hurricanes would intercept imcoming Stukas or HE-111s or JU-88s or DO-17s. And then the Spits would escort the Hurricanes or take on any 109s that took any offensive action. If anyone is out there with knowledge about this subject please comment.
Happy Holidays,
Chandler
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