renrich
Chief Master Sergeant
I don't know if the term, "force multiplier" applies here but the raw numbers of fighters available doesn't really reflect the relative strength because of two factors. The LW single seat fighters had to go a considerable distance to get into the fight and then go home where they were pretty much finished for that day. The RAF did not have to go far and then they could go home and refuel and rearm and fight again that day. Also the British radar helped the RAF to concentrate and not waste too much of the fighter force in empty air. The LW did not have that luxury as they needed to defend almost every bomber whether they were attacked or not. Wear and tear and fatigue took place against the LW fighter force whether they were engaged or not.