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Are there any airworthy Wellington bombers?
No, only two static examples survive, one at RAF Cosford, the other at Brooklands!
What advantage did the luftwaffehave over the raf?
The Luftwaffe had several advantages over the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the early stages of World War II. Primarily, it benefited from superior numbers of aircraft and a more coordinated command structure, which allowed for effective large-scale operations. Additionally, the Luftwaffe employed advanced tactics, such as the concentrated use of dive bombers and fighter-bombers, which provided tactical flexibility and inflicted significant damage on enemy targets. However, as the war progressed, the RAF adapted and improved its strategies, ultimately mitigating many of these initial advantages.
What aircraft was responsible for the victory of the battle of Britain?
The two figher interceptors that the RAF used to fight off German bombers in 1940 were the Spitfire and the Hurricane.
What was the signifigance of the Battle of Britain?
Amount of people that died on Luftwaffe side- Pilots-2,500 Fighters-873 Bombers-1,014 Amount of people that died on RAF side- Pilots-544 Fighters-1,023 Bombers-376 Anna on WIKI
Did the Lancaster and other Allied heavy bombers get a chance to see action in the later stages of the battle of Britain and blitz how many lost how well did they do?
The Lancaster was not in service at the Battle of Britain. It did not fly in the RAF until early 1942.
What plane was the raf trained on during World War 2?
"Spitfires" were the main "fighter" planes. "Hurricanes" were important too, particularly during the "Battle of Britain". There were several other fighter planes too. There were also several types of "bombers" and other planes.
How many RAF airfields are there in the UK?
There are about 50 RAF airfields in the UK.
How many Lancaster bombers have been made?
7,377 Lancaster bombers were built.
How many RAF soldiers have died in Afghanistan?
4 in total all from the RAF Regiment.
How many jet fighters are in RAF today?
The RAF has about 100 Eurofighter Typhoons at this time
How many bombers did the Luftwaffe have?
At the height of the Luftwaffe's power they had about 2,800 bombers. Almost all of these were what the Allies would class as 'light bombers'.
What was the cause of the battle of Britain in World War 2?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle between the Royal Air Force and the Nazi Bombers who were terrorizing all of England ... the RAF won
