oldcrowcv63
Tech Sergeant
The P-36 only entered USAAF service in April 1938 and there were many teething troubles and technical issues that took a number of years to resolve. Overall, I think it unlikely that the P-36 was a viable option for going to war starting in 1938. As for the B-17, that too entered USAAF service in April 1938 so, again, I don't see that being available for the RAF and even less so for the French AF. The F2A-1 only entered service with the USN in December 1939 so that's really out of the running as an option for the starting line-up in a 1938 outbreak of war in Europe.
I don't think you fully appreciate the power of the almighty dollar and the potential of a long line of customers let alone how fast Corporate leaders and stock holders will respond to same. That's kinda hard to believe since you commonwealth folks and your bloody East India Company and all taught us most of what we know.
So, I think all you anglo- and euro-philes just don't want the good ole' USA to play.
Therefore, I am taking my P-36s and B-17s and going home.
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