 The Fw 190 was in short supply, and given the multi-role function of the Fw 190 the Channel Front wings were to scheduled to revert back to Bf 109s to permit the Fw 190 to move to priority theatres – a move encouraged by the Fw 190s lack of performance above where US bombers operated.In contrast, the Bf 109 was a superb dogfighter and above was in its element.In the spring, 1943, I./JG 2 and II./JG 26 were flying Bf 109s and Fw 190s.