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I seem to remember that several sources claim that the story that Hurricanes went for the bombers and Spits for the fighters is a myth. Bombers were always first priority as far as I recall, also for the Spitfires.
Furthermore, quite some BF109's have been shot down by Hurricanes.
I wonder what would've happened if the Beaufighter was available a few months earlier? With a Spitfire escort they could've torn into bomber streams almost at will
Do you have any data on their combat from the fall/winter of '40-'41? Were they involved in any combat with Me 109's?As mentioned before, the Bristol Beaufughter was not involved during the Battle of Britain. The first five Beaufighter IFs were handed over to the R.A.F. on July 27, 1940. These were followed on August 3rd by a further five.
No.25 and 29 Squadrons each received a single Beaufighter on September 2, 1940. No.29 Squadron becoming operational with the type on September 17, 1940 with No.25 Squadron following on October 10th.
Do you have any data on their combat from the fall/winter of '40-'41? Were they involved in any combat with Me 109's?
Which aircraft do you think was the best during the Battle of Britain?
I have a feeling the Hurricane and Spitfire will run away with this but it will still be interesting to see.