Britain held aircraft in reserve during the Battle of Britain in case the campaign was lost. Extra trained pilots could therefore have received fighters already available in Britain. Japanese pilots are judged capable of making a useful contribution, and some could have become aces flying Spitfires. The comparison rests partly on the light, manoeuvrable flying qualities shared by the Spitfire and the Zero.
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British reserve fighters could equip Japanese pilots
Reserve aircraft and the Spitfire's handling could help trained Japanese pilots contribute to the Battle of Britain.