Did your grand father participate World war 2?

Question

why the mustang defeated a lot of german fighter planes what was the advantage of the mustang?

Answer 1

"The P-51 flew most of its missions as a bomber escort in raids over Germany, and helped ensure Allied air superiority after 1944. It also saw service against Japanese air forces in the Pacific War.

The Mustang began the Korean War as the United Nations' main fighter, but was supplanted by jets by the conflict's end. Nevertheless, it remained in service with some air forces until the early 1980s.

The definitive version of the single-seat fighter was powered by a single two-stage supercharged V-12 Merlin engine and armed with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine guns."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-51

Answer 2

That's 2 questions in one!
No,my grandfather did not participate.He was already close to 50 years old.
My father was in the army,and gaurded Japanese POWs briefly,but he was not sent overseas.
My Uncle was in the Army and was involved with the crossing of the bridge at Remagen.(Do a search for that event).
The Mustang had great range which allowed it to accompany our bombers anywhere over Europe.It was an excellent fighter (though not the best)and our pilots were by then better trained then the average German.

Answer 3

My dad was in WWII, gunner. I had a German friend that felt the mustang was the best plane on this planet. His father was on a submarine in the German navy.

Answer 4

the mustangs where a good bunch of fighter pilots equifilant to the blue angels or the thunderbirds today. also the mustangs where a superior aircraft

Answer 5

My Granpa flew a B-29 named "The City of Atlanta" He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Here's the website

http://39th.org/39TH/aerial/61st/crew29b.html

Answer 6

My FATHER fought in WWII, but he was a Marine.

The Mustang had a maneuverability to counteract the power from the Messerschmidts.

Answer 7

not my grandfather, but my grand uncle, he got sent home early because he got a big piece of shrapnel in his head. and I have no idea about the mustangs.

Answer 8

my wifes grandfather was in the assault in Iwojima. he was one of the few survivors from Rhode Island and wasn't recognized until about 30 years later.
the mustang was good because it could carry more fuel, ammo, and weapons than any other aircraft in our air corps. thats why they used it for transoprt security.

Answer 9

My Father served proudly under General MacArthur and well earned his medals!

Answer 10

Oh yeah.... my rents and grandparents lived in Poland at the time. Doesn't get any closer to WW2. The stories are scary.