Gents
Generally you are comparing apples and oranges - Allied fighters were tasked a variety of operations including sweeps, escorts, ground attacks, etc. Therefore they were much often in an unfavourable position in case of German attack by units generally involved only in hunting.
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The RAF and the USAAF mounted a joint fighter sweep. While RAF 92 Sqn. despatched 12 Spitfires, US 57th FG despatched no less than 46 Warhawks in one huge mass.
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This is a pristine case of misunderstanding and lack of knowledge. 92 Sqn provided top cover for Kitties (or Warhawks actually). Four days later there was a similar massacre done by a Wing of RAF Kitties and the cover was provided by 4 or 6 Spitfire IXs.