Loss Rate as Percent of
Credit Sorties | |||
Year | Bombers | Fighters | |
Aug 1942 | 0% | .9% | |
Sep 1942 | 1.9% | 0% | |
Oct 1942 | 4.5% | .5% | |
Nov 1942 | 2.9% | .5% | |
Dec 1942 | 5.8% | 0% | |
Average, 1942 | 3.5% | .5% | |
Jan 1943 | 7.5% | 1.7% | |
Feb 1943 | 8.1% | 1.1% | |
Mar 1943 | 3.2% | .8% | |
Apr 1943 | 7.8% | 1.2% | |
May 1943 | 5.4% | .6% | |
Jun 1943 | 6.4% | .5% | |
Jul 1943 | 5.5% | .6% | |
Aug 1943 | 6.0% | .5% | |
Sep 1943 | 3.9% | .5% | |
Oct 1943 | 9.2% | .5% | |
Nov 1943 | 3.9% | 1.6% | |
Dec 1943 | 3.6% | .8% | |
Average, 1943 | 5.1% | .8% | |
Jan 1944 | 3.8% | 1.1% | |
Feb 1944 | 3.5% | 1.1% | |
Mar 1944 | 3.3% | 1.6% | |
Apr 1944 | 3.6% | 1.3% | |
May 1944 | 2.2% | 1.4% | |
Jun 1944 | 1.1% | 1.0% | |
Jul 1944 | 1.5% | .9% | |
Aug 1944 | 1.5% | 1.5% | |
Sep 1944 | 2.2% | 1.9% | |
Oct 1944 | 1.1% | 1.0% | |
Nov 1944 | 2.2% | 1.8% | |
Dec 1944 | 1.2% | 1.2% | |
Average, 1944 | 1.9% | 1.3% | |
1. Based on tables in "Statistical Summary of Eighth Air Force Operations, European Theater, 17 Aug 1942-8 May 1945. |