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DEFEND B-17S AGAINST ME 163s
The first contact with Luftwaffe rocket
fighters occured on July 28, 1944, when
five Me 163 Komets were encountered
while they were up on trial flights.
One week later, three 352nd Group P-51s
escorting B-17s to Magdeburg were
bounced by several Me 163s. The Komets
dove from approximately 7,000 feet above
the Mustangs and pressed their attack to
nearly point-blank range. The Me 163s
then zoomed up out of sight into the
clear blue sky.
YOUR MISSION
Since the first sightings of German
rocket aircraft one week ago, you've
been briefed to be on the alert for
them. You and two other P-51Ds are to
escort B-17s as they bomb an aircraft
engine factory at Magdeburg. Remember
that your primary responsibilty is to
protect the bombers. If you are
attacked, do not stray too far from
your "big friends".