 Strained by fighting on several fronts the "Luftwaffe" was not able to answer those raids adequately.Mismanagement by the "Luftwaffe" leadership led to stagnant production of much needed aircraft and indecision regarding aerial doctrine worsened the situation.Another blow was the British capture of a Junkers Ju 88 R-1 night fighter ("Werknummer" 360 043) when its crew defected and flew to Scotland.