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  1. The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often known unofficially as the Me 110, is a twin-engined Zerstörer (destroyer, heavy fighter), fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo), and night fighter (Nachtjäger) developed in Nazi Germany in the 1930s and used by the Luftwaffe during World War II.

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  2. The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often (erroneously) called Me 110, was a twin-engine heavy fighter (Zerstörer – German for "Destroyer" – a concept that in German service involved a long-ranged, powerful fighter able to range about friendly or even enemy territory destroying enemy bombers and even fighters when located) in the service of the ...

  3. The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was an aircraft of very mixed fortunes. It has often been criticized for its failure during the Battle of Britain, while its successes in other fields have been largely ignored.

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  4. Aug 30, 2019 · The Messerschmitt Me-110destroyer” was shot down in droves during the Battle of Britain, but it went on to become World War II’s most successful night fighter. During the 1930s, the concept of a “heavy fighter” came into vogue.

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  5. Messerschmitt Bf 110. As a long-range escort fighter, the Bf 110C received a disastrous mauling at the hands of the RAF during the "Battle of Britain." The Bf 110 was also no match against P-47 Thunderbolts or P-51 Mustangs escorting American B-17 and B-24 bombers over Berlin.

  6. The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was a twin-engine heavy fighter aircraft used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II. It was known for its long-range capabilities and versatility in various roles, including bomber escort, ground attack, and reconnaissance.

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  8. Mar 21, 2012 · Designed in the mid-1930s, the Bf 110 was seen as an integral part of Reichsmarshall Hermann Goering’s redesign of air warfare. As a bomber escort, it was supposed to fly farther than a single-engined fighter but still offer superior air combat performance. And in all fairness, it was effective in Germany’s opening campaigns.

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