Luftwaffe Myths

[Oxby R]

Originally Posted by Kildlawyrs

After going up against truly organized air forces (RAF during the Battle of Britain, and the USAAF after its initial teething problems), the Luftwaffe really performed in a rather mediocre manner.

Hmm. I’m thinking we’re forgetting something here. The war memorial at Runnymede lists thousands of RAF crews who paid with their lives. If memory serves me correctly I think there were in the region of 50,000 British aircrew casualties. The numbers of United States AF crews killed were similarly substantial. Doesn’t this tell you something ? With Allied chop rates like these (which are difficult to comprehend) I’m astonished anyone feels able to describe the Luftwaffe and German air defence system as ‘mediocre’..

I am certain many of the RAF bombers crews who didn't return would agree with me (if they could) in describing the Luftwaffe as 'remarkably efficient' - even toward the end of the war.

No offence intended, just my two pennith.

Kind regards all, richard.