MRAF Sholto Douglas (Dowding’s successor, Oct.1940), WW1 MC, DFC, tangled with Boelke, both Richthofens, Goering. His “Years of Combat” praises his preferred mount, S.E.5 and discusses the types opposing him. He notes pluses and minuses, such as to conclude no type was “best”.

If someone has “Years of Command” to hand, that may offer his thoughts on WW2 types.