> Also, the Battle
> of Britain was fought over British soil (or water very close
> to England) so
> when a British pilot was shot down or had to make an
> emergency landing, he
> could be put back into service, whereas a German in the same
> circumstances
> became a prisoner; this created an inherent advantage for the
> Brits. This
> also affected fuel consumption, a Spit was almost right there
> at the fight
> as soon as it took off, the Germans had to come from places in France.

I see your point, but there was a lot more air activity than just the Battle
of Britain.  Whilst the Germans were overflying Britain and dropping bombs
on us (and being shot at by AA & fighters), we were going over there and
doing the same.  With fighter escorts, natch.  So the "inherent advantage"
was pretty much neutralised, given the numbers of pilots (and I don't just
mean British) who were shot down over axis territory.  Also, bombing targets
in Germany required overflight of a lot of enemy territory, whereas, as you
pointed out, the Germans could launch from France.

We also had "a few" problems with materials supply...

Still and all, I'd rather get my hands on a Spit than an Me262.

Peter
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