When I read these posts I find myself back in the 1940's fighting the good fight but thanks to Youtube reality can rapidly set in.
Look at this footage and then reflect...... Those are not small Messerschmitt cannon shells, they are
How on earth can anyone survive these types of attack? Yes that poor rear gunner is awfully exposed but sadly those shells will pass right through that aircraft without slowing down and woe betide anyone or anything that got in the path of their destructive power. I accept the attacked aircraft are American but they were the ones flying day missions which I assume is easier for the gun camera to record events.
RESPECT, respect to all service personnel no matter what the colour of their uniform and thank god this type of footage never saw the light of day during those very dark days and if this footage is too distressing then PLEASE send me a pm and it will be gone.