and the vertical hash marks are the number of missions flown
Chris Bruneau
2024-02-17 19:37:24 +0000 UTC
the German Luftwaffe (air force) was very, VERY effective. Many of their aces racked up scores of over 100 "kills"--this mission was a friggin slaughter!! one plane returned from 18!
Chris Bruneau
2024-02-17 19:35:40 +0000 UTC
That makes sense! Thank you!
-Sam
TBR Schmitt
2024-02-17 17:37:52 +0000 UTC
The swastikas on the side of the plane usually stand for the number of enemy fighters they’ve shot down. Not sure if it’s different for bombers but fighters for sure.