PE-8 BOMBING MISSION

Normally, the Soviet ADD (Long Range
Bomber Command) flew their longer strikes
(such as into Germany) without fighter
escort, as there were no Russian fighters
in existence with that type of range.
For shorter missions escort would have
been possible.

                    YOUR MISSION

You are the lead bomber in a formation
of PE-8s approaching a headquarters site.
Enemy fighters will attack your formation
before you reach the target, so defend
your formation by jumping to the gunner
positions as necessary.

As you approach the target, turn on the
Automatic Pilot to prevent accidental
course changes.  Set the bomb release
timer using the Norden Bombsight.

As the leader, you are responsible for
timing the bomb release for your
formation.  The other bombers will wait
for you to release your bombs as a
signal to drop theirs.

If your bomber is damaged by enemy
gunfire, watch your engines to be sure
they're not running hot or smoking.
You may have to turn one or more
engines off if you sustain heavy
damage.

There are two La-7s flying escort for
your formation.




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