A Far East war would not send all British aircraft production to Asia. Fleet Air Arm fighters gain priority, but Spitfires and Hurricanes remain necessary while Germany is still a potential future enemy. Because British factories are initially safe from attack, shadow-factory dispersal can proceed more deliberately even as total output rises. The result is a broader production mix shaped by a current naval war and a possible European air war at the same time.
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How a Far East war would rebalance British aircraft production
A shooting war in the Far East would increase Fleet Air Arm demand without eliminating the need for land-based fighters or preparations for a later European conflict.