AASF was mainly attacking troop columns at low level, where flak was murderous and had no fighter cover. When they attacked at medium/high level losses were in part no where near as bad. (aside of returning to the Meuse bridges after a early successful attack) Some airfields were concrete Chugalug2 , Amiens was twice attacked with no apparent success. As for the night offensive, we had to use whatever we had however we could , thus Wimpeys, Whitleys and Hampdens being used on the barges. The debate will go on, I have said my bit and bid you good day gentlemen!
I shall raise a glass to all who perished in the BoB this evening.