 Failing to convince his peers in the strategic and technical aspects, Jeschonnek sought to fulfil his duty to Hitler, who he viewed a personal hero.On 7 November 1938, the Nazi leadership proposed to increase the strength of the Luftwaffe to five-times in current size.Jeschonnek published plans for an air force of 10,700 aircraft by 1 January 1942–5,000 bombers—but ran into opposition at an OKL conference on 28 November.