> less vulnerable to fighters. Less vulnerable to flak as well, primarily by flying faster (less time to get shot at) and higher than the heavies (cruise speed

> less vulnerable to fighters. Less vulnerable to flak as well, primarily by flying faster (less time to get shot at) and higher than the heavies (cruise speed of around 300 kn vs. 160-190 kn for heavies). And of course, if one got hit, it was a much smaller loss than a heavy.