Originally Posted by
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I recall reading that Capt Eric "Winkle" Brown shot down 2 FW 200 Condor whilst flying the Grumman Martlett (Wildcat) from HMS Audacity. Thus the .50 cal ammunition was effective against a large 4 engined aircraft. Although the Sea Hurricane with only 8 .303cal mg did manage to down 3 FW 200 Condors, there were a number of occasions when they were unable to inflict sufficient damage to shoot them down.
Hi. I recall that Eric Brown describes having to engage the Fw200 head on because of it's defensive firepower. His .5 firepower was effective against the vulnerable cockpit of the bomber.
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