Published On May 6, 2024
US bombers deployed Chaff for the first time in December, 1943. The effect was profound, German gun laying radars could not accurately track or range the formation. The formations would be fired upon with inaccurate high ammo usage barrage fire. Post war surveys indicated usage of both Chaff and Carpet reduced the effectiveness radar direct FLAK fire by 75% which saved some 450 heavy bombers from destruction.
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