Skip bombing

[B-17]

+1

I've read of B25s using this against Japanese shipping.

Boo

Same

[icepac]

Bring them.....been using them for a decade elsewhere.

[perdue3]

No

[Ack-Ack]

before everyone states the obvious and that the bomb was designed for dams well we don't have any dams and the bombs bounce on water and the only thing on the water is a CV! 

Skip bombing was widely used in the PTO during anti-shipping missions until replaced by the more accurate masthead bombing technique.

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[Arlo]

Skip bombing was widely used in the PTO during anti-shipping missions until replaced by the more accurate masthead bombing technique.

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I notice a key phrase - 'anti-shipping.' Wouldn't this indicate attacking merchants?

[Ack-Ack]

I notice a key phrase - 'anti-shipping.' Wouldn't this indicate attacking merchants?

and warships.

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[MK-84]

Skip bombing was widely used in the PTO during anti-shipping missions until replaced by the more accurate masthead bombing technique.

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What is masthead bombing?

[Ack-Ack]

What is masthead bombing?

In masthead bombing the plane usually attacks at less than 500 feet and the bomb is dropped so close to the target that computation is simple and accuracy high. If the target is a ship, the bomb is released to hit near the waterline just before the plane pulls up to pass over the target. Delay fuzes are employed to give the aircraft time to clear the target. Surprise is highly desirable because the plane is exceedingly vulnerable to AA fire.

This was the Blackcat's favored method of attack against ships.  Sometimes the attack runs were as low as 30ft off the water.

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[scottak]

+1

I've read of B25s using this against Japanese shipping.

Boo

lol but it needs a time delay so that it wont explode on the water. any one hear want parafrags ( bombs with parachutes)?

[Wildcat1]

Parafrags would be neat, if I say I would like them, will you be able to make them appear in the game?

[Arlo]

Parafrags would be neat, if I say I would like them, will you be able to make them appear in the game?

Along with modeling stuff in the game that would make modeling para-frags mean something?

[Wildcat1]

Along with modeling stuff in the game that would make modeling para-frags mean something?

Sounds like a slam-dunk to me. Make it happen, Scott!!!!

[scottak]

Sounds like a slam-dunk to me. Make it happen, Scott!!!!

Will do jk no . trying to do my impression of davidwales. will do though.

[Arlo]

Sounds like a slam-dunk to me. Make it happen, Scott!!!!

Shouldn't that be:

"Mr. Scott .... we need warp power!"



"Och! Me wee barons!"

[scottak]

Shouldn't that be:

"Mr. Scott .... we need warp power!"

(Image removed from quote.)

"Och! Me wee barons!"

lol