Originally Posted by
ATAG_Catseye
The Cats . . . proven method.
Approach the bomber formation high and to the left or right (your preference) of the formation.
Establish parallel direction until near the tail of the formation, choose an outside bomber (this is important as it eliminates crossfire from the interior of the formation), descend at speed and engage at an angle of approx 45 degrees (NOT dead astern), open fire with appropriate lead - you will end up just astern of your target. Then get out of Dodge fast - dive away from the formation (NOT through it as you will be engaged by the "box" formation). Climb when clear and establish a left or right egress to return to your original station (depending on your side of the formation) - get to the altitude above and to one side of the "box". Rinse and repeat - always picking the target to the outer edge of the formation - this will eliminate the crossfire and all defensive fire will come from only one direction.
Survival rate very high.
ps. Choose your point of aim carefully - inner engine or wing root on whichever side from where you attack.
Good Hunting.
Cats . . .
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