BBCNEWS We Were There June 4, 2024 08:46:00
The me 262 had what was known as air—to—air radar. once it got a visual on you he would give you a blast of cannon fire and you would cease to exist, because the fire from an me 262 was formidable. in my aircraft i had what was known as radar detection equipment. so as soon as he turned on his air—to—air radar, i got a signal in my cockpit. and then i would take immediate evasive action, as i did, by dropping down 10,000 feet and altering course. and my navigator was complaining bitterly and saying to me, "well, how do you know? "i can't see him." and i said, "a very good thing too, be...