In late 1942 the British again sought to purchase P-38 Lightnings after RAF Beaufighter squadrons suffered heavy losses during the anti-shipping war in the Bay of Biscay. [/I]
But they didn't purchase them. What exactly is your point ?
It was not within the power of the British Air Ministry to cancel production of the P-38. It was within its power to cancel orders for the type, and that's what it did.
Steve (confused and still seeing red herrings)