Once committed to an attack, fly in at full speed. After scoring crippling or disabling hits, I would clear myself and then repeat the process. I never pursued the enemy once they had eluded me. Better to break off and set up again for a new assault. I always began my attacks from full strength, if possible, my ideal flying height being 22,000 ft because at that altitude I could best utilize the performance of my aircraft. Combat flying is based on the slashing attack and rough maneuvering. In combat flying, fancy precision aerobatic work is really not of much use. Instead, it is the rough maneuver which succeeds. � Colonel Erich 'Bubi' Hartmann Quote, GAF, aka Karaya One, world's leading ace, with 352 victories in WW II
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Video - Flugwerk Fw 190 - Duxford
Crew: 1
Length: 10.20 m (33 ft 5 1/2 in)
Wingspan: 10.50 m (34 ft 5 in)
Height: 3.35 m (11 ft 0 in)
Maximum speed: 685 km/h with boost (383 mph)
Range: 800 km (500 miles)
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Video - Duxford Air show - Engine start and taxi