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Originally Posted by Seadog
........By May 1940, reconnaissance Spitfires had begun flying combat missions using the 100 octane fuel. By 31 July 1940, there were 384 Spitfires serving in 19 squadrons using the 100 octane fuel.
http://www.heyshamheritage.org.uk/html/trimpell.html.........
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That says that the Spitfire conversion was done at 31st july,
The start of the BoB was at the 10th of July (Channel Battles) with the preparations for Seeloewe by decimating the fighter force.
British historians see a different beginning date in august with the beginning of large day bombing raids.
06-06-2012, 07:36 AM
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