Allied air superiority in 1944: P-47 D Razorback decided it?

[drgondog]

I forgot to address RAF Mustang escort sources. The most important references to the combat units in occasional support to 8th AF ops can be found in the high level Mission Summary published as a roll up from Intelligence reports prepared by each squadron, incorporated into Group, then Division, then Summary following every mission.

I don't know of an RAF Fighter Command history that details RAF operations like Kent Miller performed in his two volumes... or Dr. Prien's extensive LW staffel histories.

I know Frank Olynyk is WIP studying RAF VC's for various Mustang squadrons.

One comment on effectiveness of RAF Mustang escort support to RAF BC. The Brits, IIRC the bomber commanders, had far more say on the escort tactics, mostly demanding very close and tethered escort. The US Fighter commanders had more latitude in the operational execution of close air support as well as planning and executing Sweeps and Area patrols over the target regions to intercept and attack LW formation assemblies.