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Re: Impact of Allied fighter-bombers
March 1945 is ten months of near-continuous action, and the end of the war is clearly near. It is hardly surprising that operations were being cut back (no-one wants to be the last man killed) or that units were being disbanded because of losses - have you not read any description about the state of the British Infantry Divisions at this stage, or even sooner?
The rate of losses on the Continent is indeed recognised in 2nd TAF, and other works on the Typhoon. Consider the reference to the rebuild programme, and the withdrawal of aircraft from training units. But this is war, Mr. Colvin. One Typhoon loss per day in a month? It hardly compares with the Battle of Britain, does it? Or the defence of Malta, with many fewer units? Or any other period in the war with equivalent operational pressure and continuous action. Please consider the context of your statements.
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