In your extensive reading of US military history, which USA military service do you most doubt would defend the USA border or capital from attack when ordered to do so?The whole purpose of these 109E bomber raids was to draw the British into battle. As smart as the British were I doubt they took that bait very often.
During October the RAF lost 53 pilots and claimed 212 destroyed. 115 probables 140 damaged The claims are obviously much higher than actual but it does seem that a lot "took the bait" quite often, so no more of your doubts eh?
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