I agree, just having the 100+ P36/40 airborne and ready for the fight would make a tremendous difference. Home field advantage and 60-80% of those shot down live to fight another day.
In response to the OP, at that time the one of the best fighter groups in the world was RAF 303 Polish Squadron, veteran pilots with real combat experience flying the new Spitfire Mk Vb superior speed, rate of turn and fire power. The B Wing clipped for better rate or turn had two 20 mm cannon and 4 x 303 machine guns. The Poles were known for an extremely agressive combat style, flying swarm not vic and getting very close before firing, idea for the situation.
In response to the OP, at that time the one of the best fighter groups in the world was RAF 303 Polish Squadron, veteran pilots with real combat experience flying the new Spitfire Mk Vb superior speed, rate of turn and fire power. The B Wing clipped for better rate or turn had two 20 mm cannon and 4 x 303 machine guns. The Poles were known for an extremely agressive combat style, flying swarm not vic and getting very close before firing, idea for the situation.
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