The result was near disastrous losses for Allied air power, particularly for the British, Portuguese, Belgians and Australians who were struggling with outmoded aircraft, poor training and weak tactics.
Resultatet var katastrofale tab for de allieredes luftvåben, især for briterne, portugiserne, belgierne og australierne, som kæmpede med forældede fly, dårlig træning og dårlig taktik.