
16th November 2006, 09:02
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Re: RAF Cat.2 during BoB
Hello Juha! Thanks for info.
But seems I have too many unclear points re BoB to prepare my article in real future.
But counted some interesting figures. I’ve counted around 160 Hurricanes and Spitfires were lost not to Bf109 action, but some 50 due to Bf110 included. Interestingly disproportion between H & S losses due to different german planes. Around 1 : 4 (Sp : Hu) lost to Do17, He111, Bf110. Around 1 : 1 due to Bf109 and Ju88. Accident losses also around 1 : 1.
I’d like to ask about FC claims. Completely unclear point for me.
I’ve fond four different figures and possible J. Foreman’s “FC Claims.” vol.1 consist another one. Regretfully I have lack of this book.
1) 2375 (MA) issued in 1941, but 250 AAA included
2) 2698 (D.Richards) appeared in 1953, but AAA included or not ?
3) 2752,3 summarized claims by every squadron took part.
4) day-by-day counting (www.raf.mod.uk) abt 2410 confirmed claims, around 180 AAA included.
Also not all clear re ground losses. More than 120 planes of all types destroyed on the ground in August only. But FC lost at least one in July, may be some additional in September. How many fighters Fighter Command lost?
P.S. according to Fighter Pilot Association participants list I counted 560 flying personnel losses, not usually mentioned 515 or 544.
All comments would be highly appreciated.
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