Thinking of the Jagdwaffe (West) circa January, 1944

[Broncazonk]

Big question here, I hope the experts on the list will consider the question and respond.

Pertaining to the pilots of the Jagdwaffe circa January, 1944, Defense of the Reich / West: What was on their minds?

I've got:

Determination, in slowing the bomber campaign and saving German cities

Resignation, in knowing that they couldn't.

Desperation, at the growing imbalance of power.

Frustration, with their own organization.

Confidence, in their abilities.

Was there anger? Was there irrational thinking yet? Were they hyper-focused on the mission, to their commitment to the people in the cities?

What was the essence, the major themes in their thinking at this critical time?

Was there a feeling that they were losing; was there a growing sensation that all was lost in January, 1944?

Bronc