There was some irony in this as early plans for the 8th Air Force had envisaged the need for an escort, albeit with short-range Spitfires.

具有讽刺意味的是，第8航空队的早期计划中也考虑到了对护航的需求，只不过采用的是航程较短的“喷火”战斗机。

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There was some irony in this as early plans for the 8th Air Force had envisaged the need for an escort, albeit with short-range Spitfires.

具有讽刺意味的是，第8航空队的早期计划中也考虑到了对护航的需求，只不过采用的是航程较短的“喷火”战斗机。

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