The concept of a twin-engine fighter that could accompany bomber
formations and effectively drive off defending fighters was the
rationale behind the creation of the Messerschmitt Bf 110. Initial
operations during 1939-40 seemed to justify its existence, but the
generally weak level of aerial opposition bred a false sense of
security among the aircrews that was thoroughly blunted during the
Battle of Britain. Better fortune attended the Zerstoerer's
(Destroyer) operational career when utilized in two alternative
ways. First, it proved a steady platform for ground-attack duties,
given its heavy cannon and machine gun battery. Even more effective
was the switch to a night fighter function, where it proved a
deadly weapon along with its Ju 88 contemporary in Germany's Home
Defense against the nocturnal operations launched by RAF Bomber
Command. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.
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