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Re: War Weary - Time Expired Aircraft
Most US "War Weary" aircraft were relegated to second line units because of newer sub-types being issued. It wasn't a case of too many hours on the airframe, just newer and better being available.
The Luftwaffe aircraft going back to the factory for overhual were most likely damaged airframes due to accidents or combat. You probably wouldn't see a perfectly good (but older) flyable aircraft being sent back to the factory, they would go to second line units.
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