RAF Fighter Squadrons in the Battle of BritainFortæller om den første større kamp om luftoverlegenhed mellem to nationer set på basis af forholdene ved de engelske jagereskadriller, hvis pilotstyrke og udrustning udviste store variationer fra det autoriserede, og hvis kamperfaring var ringe i forhold til modstandernes. |
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