Okay so someone in the air council remembers that while Zeppelins and Gothas where all scary and what have you - u boats and raiders actually did nearly bring the nation to its knees. And one of the major parts of Germany's ultimate defeat was the 'distant blockade' by the Grand Fleet.
So during 1935 with the acceptance of Expansion Scheme M (163 Squadrons and a total of 2,549 aircraft) - the expansion scheme is actually accepted (and implemented) with the additional aircraft and squadrons mostly going to Coastal command giving them 23 Squadrons by 1938
In addition Trenchard is forgotten and the Aircraft developed for the Coastal Command Squadrons needs rather than also being suitable for Bomber command's mission.
So with its primary missions of ASW Patrol, ASuW Patrol with MPA aircraft capable of both the MPA mission , attacking Surface vessels, surfaced U Boats, laying mines and Navy/Air force liaison.
So what aircraft are developed between 14th July 1936 and Sept 1939 and what impact does this change have to the conduct of the war (particularly the early years)?
So during 1935 with the acceptance of Expansion Scheme M (163 Squadrons and a total of 2,549 aircraft) - the expansion scheme is actually accepted (and implemented) with the additional aircraft and squadrons mostly going to Coastal command giving them 23 Squadrons by 1938
In addition Trenchard is forgotten and the Aircraft developed for the Coastal Command Squadrons needs rather than also being suitable for Bomber command's mission.
So with its primary missions of ASW Patrol, ASuW Patrol with MPA aircraft capable of both the MPA mission , attacking Surface vessels, surfaced U Boats, laying mines and Navy/Air force liaison.
So what aircraft are developed between 14th July 1936 and Sept 1939 and what impact does this change have to the conduct of the war (particularly the early years)?