Junkers Ju 88 In Action, Part 2 May 2026

Upward-firing autocannons allowed pilots to attack bombers from their blind spots below.

Standard nose guns were replaced with heavy cannons to shred massive Allied bombers. 🪖 Close Air Support: The Panzer Hunter Junkers Ju 88 in action, Part 2

The fighter pilot would guide the combo toward a target, release the explosive Ju 88, and fly away. 🏁 Legacy of a Workhorse release the explosive Ju 88

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Ju 88s devastated Allied convoys heading to the Soviet Union.

A small fighter (like a Bf 109 or Fw 190) was mounted on top of the bomber.

Featured massive 37mm, 50mm, and even 75mm cannons strapped to the belly.