>I think the performance of the Spitfire is overrated. Don't get me wrong,
>it was a very good plane, but the German planes were superior from the

In fact it was really the Hurricane that won the Battle of Britain. There
were several times more Hurricanes than there were Spitfires at that time.
The ratio changed as the war progressed I believe.

>         Finally, British defensive tactics were very good, using an
>integrated air defense network including radar, spotters, and
>well-organized control centers. So, in essence, I think the main British
>advantages were the inherent one of where the battle was fought, combined
>with the integrated air-defence network, along with a good but not stunning
>aircraft.

I think this is more what won the Battle of Britain. Because the British had
radar they could see the enemy planes coming, and could keep their own
planes grounded until the enemy were near, giving them maximum time in the
air at the time fighting was needed, without having to use fuel patrolling
looking for the enemy. Because of this they were able to have the enemy use
fuel coming to them, giving the enemy limited time in the fighting zone, and
thus limiting their tactics.


So... my vote goes to those who invented radar.

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