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Originally Posted by Al Schlageter
It should noted lane that the squadrons you list are doing so well before the Sept date so often stated by some.
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Yes, the historical record shows that in March 1939 when the planners were looking at converting 16 fighter squadrons to 100 octane, there were in fact only 16 operational squadrons (+/- 1) equipped with Hurricanes or Spitfires. Clearly more than 16 squadrons had converted to 100 octane before the Battle of Britain.