"Steve Hix" wrote in message
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Because they only had around 60 fighter aircraft in service on the
morning of Dec 7th. This number included obsolete aircraft like P-36's

Even they got some Japanese aircraft, though.

But not enough to make a difference.

In the absence of a functional radar and fighter control
system they couldnt meet any attack with adequate forces.

The fact that such a system was not in existence despite
the presence of 7 radar sets is ample evidence of the
ineptitude of those in command.

Keith