b17sam
October 17, 2008 at 8:10 am

8th AF and RAF Bomber losses

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I believe the total of B17 and B24 bombers that failed to return from combat operations came to 3832. Can anyone supply the total figures for Lancaster, Halifax, and Stirling bombers?

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By: b17sam - 17th October 2008 at 21:54

I was only seeking data on the heavies, the 4 engine bombers.

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By: Joglo - 17th October 2008 at 10:06

Some info here:
http://warandgame.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/allied-bomber-loss-examples/

British aircraft losses during the campaign were 8,325 bombers

The Eighth and Fifteenth Air Forces lost 8,237 bombers

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By: RPSmith - 17th October 2008 at 09:46

I’m afraid I don’t have a clue – but what about the Hampdens, Whitleys and Wellingtons. They did the same job but on a slightly smaller scale.

Roger Smith