V1 Killer by kenwas
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Air Defense of Great Britain (ADGB) had the vital task of intercepting the deadly V-1s, preventing them from penetrating far inland and keeping London safe from another Blitz. Throughout the V-1 attacks, RAF fighter squadrons achieved a remarkable degree of success.
On 16 June 1944, the Newchurch Tempest Wing began anti V-1 patrols and shot down thirteen in one day. Tempest patrols were flown daily and claims for bombs destroyed were filed every evening, more or less as a matter of course. Tempest pilots developed techniques for dealing with the V-1s, "writing the book" on this unique form of air combat.
It was found that firing on the V-1 from a range of 300 yards gave positive results and allowed the attacking fighter to get clear before the bomb exploded. The V-1 usually came in at altitudes between 1500 - 2000 feet and at speed around 400 mph. Tempest had a better speed margin than other fighters at that altitude and their steadiness, as a gun platform was a useful advantage. When the V-1 offensive continued into hours of darkness, intercepting fighter pilots now faced an even greater challenge. Their aiming point was a point of bright light - the V-1s pulse jet exhaust. Beamont developed tactics to overcome this problem. He had the Tempest fly below the bomb, then climb until they felt the V-1s slipstream. He then advised his pilots to center the exhaust flame in their gun sight and press the trigger!!
The V-1 offensive lasted until the end of August. By the end of the campaign Tempest pilots had claimed a total of some 800 V-1s destroyed. No less than 55 pilots had became Divers (V-1) aces. The top scorer being Squadron Leader J. Berry of the Fighter Interception Unit and No 501 Squadron, with a total of sixty and one-third destroyed.
Tempest by Bazze
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Comments (24)
kelvinhughes
excellent Ken did you know they didnt shoot a lot of the v1's down they used to flip them with ther wings of their planes
London224
Nice lighting on this Ken
fallen21
Nice render.
Garlor
Neat render and info, certainly a hazard to shoot down
cloughie
Great work and history reminder Ken!
LaurentR
Another superb piece, Ken!
Mondwin
Splendid my Friend!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
kenmo
Classic WWII plane and render so beautifully by you!!!!
falcon_52
very nice image. I love the lights... great job!
debbielove
Mate? When I saw this title, I was so hoping it was not going to be another Spitfire MkVb model (by Bazze..super model..wrong Mk)..... As so many have been posted doing this... That Mk just would not have caught the V1.. But, you have nailed it!!!!!!!! Top work, Right plane, right story, excellent quality.. Yes they used there wings, but hey, room is limited! A Fave! Rob
romanceworks
An excellent image and fine tribute to this courageous group of pilots. CC
Ken _Gilliland
nicely done-- great lighting
0rest4wicked
Outstanding narrative!!!!!
Osper
Good job, good history!
KnightWolverine
I'm really enjoying the lengths you go to when it comes down to detailing...Solid Work! William
dragonmuse
Lovely work.. the sky sets the perfect mood.
neiwil
Way cool image Ken ! excellent bit of history too. I actually got to touch one of these great planes on Sunday at Hendon, got to say it's a BIG plane.
thgirw
Awsome work details shading textures colors
Richardphotos
the prop's motion is so real as the model
FrenchKiss
Beautiful light and composition. Love this!
fredster66
Missed your work Ken. Excellent, as always.
WZRD
Awesome textural detail - and the pocket history lesson is great too. Spectacular.
Crabbycabby
Stunning work.
tracker234
Tempest was a mighty machine in it's element! Thanks for the great job!