17.04.2010, 17:52
Yes it can. 
How about "Their current jet designs were more advanced than the Allies', but still not good enough at shooting down bombers" or "Their current jet designs were more advanced than the Allies', but the Germans foresaw the need to keep advancing just in case the Allies caught up."
How about "Their current jet designs were more advanced than the Allies', but still not good enough at shooting down bombers" or "Their current jet designs were more advanced than the Allies', but the Germans foresaw the need to keep advancing just in case the Allies caught up."