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Hi, Second research question: how long does it take a group of warbirds to get into a strike formation? If a carrier launches a group of Avengers or Kates, how long does it take that group of planes to form up and head out on a strike? How does this time vary depending on the number of...

Hi. My first post... please be gentle... Research question: how much fuel was used during an attack, when compared to cruising, for various kinds of warbirds? For example, how much fuel did a Dauntless or Val dive bomber use during an attack? What about a B-17? What about a Hellcat either...