[Crumpp]

You are entirely missing the point. The fact of availability of a number of fighters does not mean anything. Important is, where they are, ie. how many in reserve, how many in training units, how many in operational standard, how many actually engaged.

I think the whole point is the RAF had more fighters in operational standard to actually engage the Luftwaffe. That is what I gathered when I read my copy of the RAF's report on fighter strength, establishment, and wastage. This is also separately confirmed in the RAF’s won official history of the battle.

That is one of reports referenced in the United States Air Forces Journal of Logistics.

Obviously you don't like what you are reading from the RAF.

All the best,

Crumpp