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Is there a list of british world war 2 aerial combat victories catergorised by make and model?
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∙ 10y ago
Great to get final tally of all aircraft victories of all models used by all countries and all theatres. Settle once and for all which was the most successful fighter of the war.
My guess would be the Bf109 due to extensive use and number made....
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∙ 10y ago
Yes, there are various sources and databases that document British World War 2 aerial combat victories categorized by make and model of aircraft. One such source is the Air Ministry's Combat Reports, which provide detailed records of aerial victories by British pilots. Additionally, aviation historians and enthusiasts have compiled databases and published books that categorize these victories by aircraft types.
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