Huge group log off to see if they could enable ENY, then log back in while you guys were all in p40bs? I'm not trying to say you're lying, just that I've seen and heard all sorts of claims of bugs, and things not working correctly, and seen many strange things myself. However, almost all turned out to be without any basis in fact, or there was no indication they'd happened at all (some were blatant lies), and many others weren't bugs, as such, so much as things for which the root causes weren't readily apparent.
Cheap perk rides don't necessarily mean an even fight. 20 panzers vs 1 tiger isn't much better than 20 panzers vs 1 panzers. If bombers are allowed, and GVs and fighters are restricted, you can pretty much count on the underdog not having any hangars, making the comparatively cheap perk rides a moot point.