On 9 September the OKL appeared to be backing two strategies. Its round-the-clock bombing of London was an immediate attempt to force the British government to capitulate, but it was also striking at Britain's vital sea communications to achieve a victory through siege. Although the weather was poor, heavy raids took place that afternoon on the London suburbs and the airfield at Farnborough. The day's fighting cost Kesselring and Luftflotte 2 (Air Fleet 2) 24 aircraft, including 13 Bf 109s. Fighter Command lost 17 fighters and six pilots. Over the next few days weather was poor and the next main effort would not be made until 15 September 1940. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the name of the airfield where heavy raids took place? ANS1 Farnborough QSN2 How many Bf 109s were lost? ANS2 13 QSN3 FighterCommand lost how many fighters? ANS3 17 QSN4 How many pilots did Fighter Command lose? ANS4 six QSN5 What caused the delay in the effort? ANS5 weather was poor