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Re: Question about total RAF losses in World War Two
Hello,
It appears that it's quite difficult to answer this question! I've decided to post a comparison of the Bomber Command operational loss figures available online and the loss figures in Mr. Hancock's book. I hope that the comparison helps someone remember where other such figures can be found.
The comparison:
Lancaster losses: web - 3487, Hancock - 3477
Wellington: web - 1397, Hancock - 2164 (Wellingtons were also used by other commands)
Halifax: web - 1975, Hancock - 2054 (comment as above)
Blenheim: web - 475, Hancock - 1148
Stirling: web - 641, Hancock - 639
Hampden: web - 413, Hancock - 321 (very strange)
Whitley: web - 289, Hancock - 342
Regards,
Paul Thompson
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