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R.A.F.
Spitfire/Hurricane Losses Data from “The Narrow Margin” |
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R.A.F.
Spitfire/Hurricane Losses Data from “The Narrow Margin” |
Definitions of Categories:
Category 1 Losses (Not Shown): Damage inflicted to aircraft that is capable of being repaired "in the field" by the squadron.
Category 2 Losses: Damage inflicted to aircraft is of such severity that it must be sent to a repair depot or the manufacturer for repair.
Category 3 Losses: Damage resulting in the total loss of the aircraft for various reasons (shot down, or broke in half on landing, etc.)
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August |
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Aircraft Type |
Losses due to Air Combat |
Losses due to Accidents |
Destroyed on Ground by Enemy |
Total Losses |
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Hurricanes |
49 |
38 |
10 |
97 |
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Hurricanes |
220 |
18 |
15 |
253 |
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Spitfires |
55 |
35 |
10 |
100 |
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Spitfires |
118 |
14 |
5 |
137 |
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Monthly |
197 |
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Monthly |
390 |
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September |
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Aircraft Type |
Losses due to Air Combat |
Losses due to Accidents |
Destroyed on Ground by Enemy |
Total Losses |
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Hurricanes |
95 |
60 |
1 |
156 |
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Hurricanes |
228 |
21 |
1 |
250 |
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Spitfires |
80 |
56 |
0 |
136 |
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Spitfires |
130 |
13 |
2 |
145 |
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Monthly |
292 |
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Monthly |
395 |
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August-September Totals |
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Aircraft Type |
Losses due to Air Combat |
Losses due to Accidents |
Destroyed on Ground by Enemy |
Total Losses |
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Hurricanes |
144 |
98 |
11 |
253 |
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Hurricanes |
448 |
39 |
16 |
503 |
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Spitfires |
135 |
91 |
10 |
236 |
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Spitfires |
248 |
27 |
7 |
282 |
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Total |
489 |
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Total |
785 |
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